SH 49 over Hughes Creek
FairCass County, Texas · 3.60 MI SE of SH 11 · Structure no. 190340022204047
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 284 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,294
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 49 over Hughes Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 49 over Hughes Creek in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,294 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 49 over Hughes Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 49 over Hughes Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 49 over Hughes Creek carry?
About 2,294 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is SH 49 over Hughes Creek?
The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 49 over Hughes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.