US Bridges

SH 249 over CR 306 and BNSF

Good

Grimes County, Texas · 1.81 MI S of SH 105 · Structure no. 170940363502045

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 249 over CR 306 and BNSF is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 over CR 306 and BNSF in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,200 by 2040. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 249
CrossesCR 306 and BNSF
Location1.81 MI S of SH 105
RouteState Highway 0
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.33774, -95.95131
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
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 geometry6: 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2020)
Projected traffic14,200 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 over CR 306 and BNSF built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 249 over CR 306 and BNSF 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 over CR 306 and BNSF carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 249 over CR 306 and BNSF?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 over CR 306 and BNSF?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.