US Bridges

FM 1250 over Little Live Oak Creek

Good

Medina County, Texas · 1.42 MI from US 90 · Structure no. 151630312701001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,046
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1250 over Little Live Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1250 over Little Live Oak Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,046 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,864 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 1250
CrossesLittle Live Oak Creek
Location1.42 MI from US 90
RouteState Highway 1250
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33692, -99.14871
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,046 (2023)
Projected traffic2,864 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1250 over Little Live Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1250 over Little Live Oak Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1250 over Little Live Oak Creek carry?

About 2,046 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 1250 over Little Live Oak Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1250 over Little Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.