US Bridges

FM 1251 over Mining Haul RD

Good

Panola County, Texas · 2.90 MI W of FM 124 · Structure no. 191830138802004

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1251 over Mining Haul RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1251 over Mining Haul RD in Panola 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2031. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 1251
CrossesMining Haul RD
Location2.90 MI W of FM 124
RouteState Highway 1251
StateTexas
Coordinates32.18109, -94.5562
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2020)
Projected traffic1,620 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 1251 over Mining Haul RD built?

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

What condition is FM 1251 over Mining Haul RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1251 over Mining Haul RD carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1251 over Mining Haul RD?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1251 over Mining Haul RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.