FM 949 over Little San Bernard River
GoodColorado County, Texas · 4.80 MI NE of IH 10 · Structure no. 130450110601011
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,864
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 949 over Little San Bernard River is a concrete slab carrying FM 949 over Little San Bernard River in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,864 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,432 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 FM 949 over Little San Bernard River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 949 over Little San Bernard River 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 Little San Bernard River carry?
About 1,864 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 949 over Little San Bernard River?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM 949 over Little San Bernard River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.