US Bridges

FM 1249 over Barnes Creek

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 3.80 MI E of FM 2276 · Structure no. 102010037709025

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
624
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1249 over Barnes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1249 over Barnes Creek in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 624 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 874 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1249
CrossesBarnes Creek
Location3.80 MI E of FM 2276
RouteState Highway 1249
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.33723, -94.74716
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic624 (2021)
Projected traffic874 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1249 over Barnes Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1249 over Barnes Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1249 over Barnes Creek carry?

About 624 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1249 over Barnes Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1249 over Barnes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.