FM 949 over Kotzebue Creek
GoodColorado County, Texas · 2.28 MI NE of IH 10 · Structure no. 130450110601005
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,501
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 949 over Kotzebue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 949 over Kotzebue Creek in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 2,501 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,551 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 949 over Kotzebue Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 949 over Kotzebue 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM 949 over Kotzebue Creek carry?
About 2,501 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FM 949 over Kotzebue Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FM 949 over Kotzebue Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.