FM 949 over Swearingen Creek
GoodAustin County, Texas · 1.00 MI E of FM 2429 · Structure no. 130080110602014
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,770
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 949 over Swearingen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 949 over Swearingen Creek in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,770 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 949 over Swearingen Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 949 over Swearingen 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FM 949 over Swearingen Creek carry?
About 2,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM 949 over Swearingen Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns FM 949 over Swearingen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.