US Bridges

FM 149 over Garretts Creek

Fair

Grimes County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of FM 2562 · Structure no. 170940072001069

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
263 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,254
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 149 over Garretts Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 149 over Garretts Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,254 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,719 by 2039. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 149
CrossesGarretts Creek
Location0.8 MI E of FM 2562
RouteState Highway 149
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.53579, -95.9072
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,254 (2020)
Projected traffic1,719 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Garretts Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 149 over Garretts 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 149 over Garretts Creek carry?

About 1,254 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 149 over Garretts Creek?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 149 over Garretts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.