FM 1497 over Pecan Creek
Lamar County, Texas · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- FM 1497 over Pecan Creek in Lamar County, Texas, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 586 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 154 of the 305 inventoried bridges in Lamar County rated fair (50.5%); 9 (3.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 24 ft |
| Location | 0.30 Mi E of FM 1498 |
| NBI structure number | 011390068803012 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 6: scour evaluation not yet made |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lamar County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loop 286 over US 82 | 1961 | 27,520 | Fair |
| US 82/LP 286 over Pine Mill Road | 2010 | 25,682 | Good |
| US 82 over Stillhouse Creek | 1959 | 24,836 | Poor |
| US 82 over Stillhouse Road | 1975 | 24,836 | Fair |
| US 82 over FM 195 | 1964 | 24,836 | Fair |
| US 271 SB over Hike and Bike Trail | 1969 | 17,922 | Good |
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