US Bridges

SH 249 NB (ramp M) over Mill Creek Tributary

Good

Grimes County, Texas · 0.15 MI SE of FM 1774 · Structure no. 170940363502029

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,342 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 249 NB (ramp M) over Mill Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 NB (ramp M) over Mill Creek Tributary in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 10,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 1,342 ft (409 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 249 NB (ramp M)
CrossesMill Creek Tributary
Location0.15 MI SE of FM 1774
RouteState Highway 294
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29466, -95.83036
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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 spans1 (+14 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,342 ft (409 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 249 NB (ramp M) over Mill Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 249 NB (ramp M) over Mill Creek Tributary 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 SH 249 NB (ramp M) over Mill Creek Tributary carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is SH 249 NB (ramp M) over Mill Creek Tributary?

The structure is 1,342 ft (409 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 NB (ramp M) over Mill Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.