US Bridges

FM 247 over Hadley Creek

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 1.4 MI NW of FM 2628 · Structure no. 172360057802018

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,322
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 247 over Hadley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 247 over Hadley Creek in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,322 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 247
CrossesHadley Creek
Location1.4 MI NW of FM 2628
RouteState Highway 247
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.81405, -95.58772
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,322 (2020)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 247 over Hadley Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 247 over Hadley 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 247 over Hadley Creek carry?

About 1,322 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 247 over Hadley Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 247 over Hadley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.