FM 3247 over Adams Bayou
FairOrange County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 201810270102001
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,410
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 3247 over Adams Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3247 over Adams Bayou in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6,410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,470 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 3247 over Adams Bayou built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 3247 over Adams 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 Adams Bayou carry?
About 6,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 3247 over Adams Bayou?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns FM 3247 over Adams Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.