FM 247 over Nelson Creek
GoodWalker County, Texas · 2.15 MI NW of FM 2628 · Structure no. 172360057802024
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,322
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 247 over Nelson Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 247 over Nelson 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 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 1,322 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2039. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 247 over Nelson Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 247 over Nelson 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does FM 247 over Nelson Creek carry?
About 1,322 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FM 247 over Nelson Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM 247 over Nelson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.