FM 949 over Coushatta Creek
GoodColorado County, Texas · 0.90 MI SE of IH 10 · Structure no. 130450110604007
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 760
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 949 over Coushatta Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 949 over Coushatta Creek in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,409 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 949 over Coushatta Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 949 over Coushatta 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 Coushatta Creek carry?
About 760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM 949 over Coushatta Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM 949 over Coushatta Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.