US Bridges

FM 244 over Pine Creek

Fair

Grimes County, Texas · 1.05 MI NW of SH 90 · Structure no. 170940317701002

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
921
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 244 over Pine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 244 over Pine Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 56 years old, older 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 921 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 244
CrossesPine Creek
Location1.05 MI NW of SH 90
RouteState Highway 244
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.51628, -96.00522
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic921 (2020)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 244 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is FM 244 over Pine 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 244 over Pine Creek carry?

About 921 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 244 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns FM 244 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.