US Bridges

SH 249 NB over Future Thoroughfare

Good

Grimes County, Texas · 0.38 MI NW of Montgomery · Structure no. 170940363502036

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

About this bridge

SH 249 NB over Future Thoroughfare is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 NB over Future Thoroughfare 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 8 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 118 ft (36 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 249 NB
CrossesFuture Thoroughfare
Location0.38 MI NW of Montgomery
RouteState Highway 294
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.28443, -95.80892
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 249 NB over Future Thoroughfare built?

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

What condition is SH 249 NB over Future Thoroughfare 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 over Future Thoroughfare carry?

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

How long is SH 249 NB over Future Thoroughfare?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 NB over Future Thoroughfare?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.