US Bridges

FM 149 over Becker Branch

Good

Grimes County, Texas · 0.55 MI SW of SH 90 · Structure no. 170940072004031

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 149 over Becker Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 149 over Becker Branch in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,987 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 149
CrossesBecker Branch
Location0.55 MI SW of SH 90
RouteState Highway 149
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.48647, -95.99716
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2020)
Projected traffic1,987 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 149 over Becker Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 149 over Becker Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 149 over Becker Branch carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 149 over Becker Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns FM 149 over Becker Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.