FM 1247 over Devils Bayou
Cherokee County, Texas · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- FM 1247 over Devils Bayou in Cherokee County, Texas, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 170 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 142 of the 200 inventoried bridges in Cherokee County rated fair (71.0%); 4 (2.0%) 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 January 2023, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 32 ft |
| Location | 0.35 Mi NW of FM 1819 |
| NBI structure number | 100370138702001 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | January 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Cherokee County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SH 204 over Caney Creek | 2004 | 149,319 | Good |
| US 69 over Rail(UP)/WilsonSt/etc | 1974 | 24,685 | Good |
| US 79 over Ragsdale Creek | 1930 | 14,634 | Fair |
| US 69 over Little Turnpike Creek | 1932 | 11,400 | Fair |
| US 69 over Big Turnpike Creek | 1959 | 11,400 | Fair |
| US 79 over Gum Creek Tributary | 1997 | 11,340 | Good |
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