US Bridges

CR NW 1250 over Chambers Creek

Good

Navarro County, Texas · .18 Mi. S. of CR NW 0150 · Structure no. 181750AA0227004

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
87
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR NW 1250 over Chambers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR NW 1250 over Chambers Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 87 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCR NW 1250
CrossesChambers Creek
Location.18 Mi. S. of CR NW 0150
RouteCounty Highway 1250
StateTexas
Coordinates32.22009, -96.59725
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2019)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR NW 1250 over Chambers Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR NW 1250 over Chambers 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR NW 1250 over Chambers Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR NW 1250 over Chambers Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR NW 1250 over Chambers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.