US Bridges

FM 247 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of FM 2989 · Structure no. 172360057802023

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,322
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 247 over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 247 over Cedar Creek in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 247
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.15 MI S of FM 2989
RouteState Highway 247
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.87436, -95.66722
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,322 (2020)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2033
Trucks9%
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 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 247 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 247 over Cedar 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 Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,322 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 247 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FM 247 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.