US Bridges

SH 249 over Trib to Beason Creek

Good

Grimes County, Texas · 3.63 MI S of SH 105 · Structure no. 170940363502051

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,130 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 249 over Trib to Beason Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 over Trib to 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 2,130 ft (649.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 249
CrossesTrib to Beason Creek
Location3.63 MI S of SH 105
RouteState Highway 0
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.31803, -95.93852
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans20
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,130 ft (649.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 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
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 over Trib to Beason Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 249 over Trib to 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 Trib to Beason Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 249 over Trib to Beason Creek?

The structure is 2,130 ft (649.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 over Trib to Beason Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.