US Bridges

FM 149 over Lake Creek Relief

Fair

Grimes County, Texas · 0.75 MI NE of FM 1486 · Structure no. 170940072001057

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
182 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,305
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 149 over Lake Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 149 over Lake Creek Relief in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,305 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,320 by 2039. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 149
CrossesLake Creek Relief
Location0.75 MI NE of FM 1486
RouteState Highway 149
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.54268, -95.83533
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,305 (2023)
Projected traffic2,320 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 149 over Lake Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 149 over Lake Creek Relief 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 149 over Lake Creek Relief carry?

About 2,305 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 149 over Lake Creek Relief?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 149 over Lake Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.