SH 249 over Beason Creek
GoodGrimes County, Texas · 2.69 MI S of SH 105 · Structure no. 170940363502050
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,603 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 249 over Beason Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 over Beason Creek 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 1,603 ft (488.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 249 over Beason Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 249 over Beason Creek 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 Beason Creek carry?
About 9,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 249 over Beason Creek?
The structure is 1,603 ft (488.6 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns SH 249 over Beason Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.