FM 3253 over Cedar Creek
GoodStephens County, Texas · 2.80 MI S of FM 1148 · Structure no. 232150334701001
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 107
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 3253 over Cedar Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3253 over Cedar Creek in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 3253 over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 3253 over Cedar 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does FM 3253 over Cedar Creek carry?
About 107 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FM 3253 over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 3253 over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.