US Bridges

FM 949 over IH 10

Fair

Colorado County, Texas · 4.10 MI E of FM 102 · Structure no. 130450027101178

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
819
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 949 over IH 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 949 over IH 10 in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 819 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,409 by 2041. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 949
CrossesIH 10
Location4.10 MI E of FM 102
RouteState Highway 949
CountyColorado County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72437, -96.4151
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic819 (2021)
Projected traffic1,409 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 949 over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 949 over IH 10 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 949 over IH 10 carry?

About 819 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 949 over IH 10?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 949 over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.