US Bridges

FM 949 over Church Creek

Fair

Colorado County, Texas · 1.40 MI NE of IH 10 · Structure no. 130450110601010

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,501
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 949 over Church Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 949 over Church Creek in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,501 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,551 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 949
CrossesChurch Creek
Location1.40 MI NE of IH 10
RouteState Highway 949
CountyColorado County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73807, -96.41468
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,501 (2021)
Projected traffic3,551 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 949 over Church Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 949 over Church 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 949 over Church Creek carry?

About 2,501 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 949 over Church Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 949 over Church Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.