US Bridges

FM 244 over SH 30

Fair

Grimes County, Texas · 8.0 MI W of SH 90 · Structure no. 170940021204216

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,136
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 244 over SH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 244 over SH 30 in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 1,136 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,608 by 2039. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 244
CrossesSH 30
Location8.0 MI W of SH 90
RouteState Highway 244
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.59464, -96.07829
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,136 (2020)
Projected traffic2,608 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 244 over SH 30 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 244 over SH 30 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 244 over SH 30 carry?

About 1,136 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 244 over SH 30?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FM 244 over SH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.