US Bridges

FM 1252 over Prairie Creek Rel

Good

Smith County, Texas · 5.45 MI E of FM 757 · Structure no. 102120138901004

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
401
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1252 over Prairie Creek Rel is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1252 over Prairie Creek Rel 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 401 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1252
CrossesPrairie Creek Rel
Location5.45 MI E of FM 757
RouteState Highway 1252
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44487, -95.0336
Functional classRural Major 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 1252 over Prairie Creek Rel built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1252 over Prairie Creek Rel 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 1252 over Prairie Creek Rel carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 1252 over Prairie Creek Rel?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1252 over Prairie Creek Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.