US Bridges

FM 1254 over Lewellyn Creek

Good

Wood County, Texas · 4.45 MI SW of FM 778 · Structure no. 102500139003004

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
722
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1254 over Lewellyn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1254 over Lewellyn Creek in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 74 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 722 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 1254
CrossesLewellyn Creek
Location4.45 MI SW of FM 778
RouteState Highway 1254
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70874, -95.44667
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic722 (2018)
Projected traffic460 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1254 over Lewellyn Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is FM 1254 over Lewellyn 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1254 over Lewellyn Creek carry?

About 722 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 1254 over Lewellyn Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1254 over Lewellyn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.