US Bridges

FM 3247 over Little Cypress Bayou

Fair

Orange County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of SH 87 · Structure no. 201810128402004

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,121
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3247 over Little Cypress Bayou is a concrete slab carrying FM 3247 over Little Cypress Bayou in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,121 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,190 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3247
CrossesLittle Cypress Bayou
Location0.30 MI E of SH 87
RouteState Highway 3247
CountyOrange County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15208, -93.74672
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,121 (2022)
Projected traffic3,190 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 3247 over Little Cypress Bayou built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3247 over Little Cypress Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3247 over Little Cypress Bayou carry?

About 2,121 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 3247 over Little Cypress Bayou?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3247 over Little Cypress Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.