FM 1253 over Village Creek
GoodSmith County, Texas · 4.5 MI N of FM 16 · Structure no. 102120020308041
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 629
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1253 over Village Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1253 over Village Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 629 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1253 over Village Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1253 over Village 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1253 over Village Creek carry?
About 629 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 1253 over Village Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1253 over Village Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.