US Bridges

FM 1254 over Lake Fork CR

Good

Wood County, Texas · 2.75MI SW of FM 778 · Structure no. 102500139003007

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1254 over Lake Fork CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1254 over Lake Fork CR in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2033. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1254
CrossesLake Fork CR
Location2.75MI SW of FM 778
RouteState Highway 1254
CountyWood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72928, -95.43444
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2013)
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 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 1254 over Lake Fork CR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1254 over Lake Fork CR 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 Lake Fork CR carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 1254 over Lake Fork CR?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1254 over Lake Fork CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.