US Bridges

SH 249 over FM 1748 & Drainage Ditch

Good

Grimes County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of SH 105 · Structure no. 170940363502059

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

About this bridge

SH 249 over FM 1748 & Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 over FM 1748 & Drainage Ditch 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 417 ft (127.1 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
CrossesFM 1748 & Drainage Ditch
Location1.0 MI S of SH 105
RouteState Highway 0
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34667, -95.95734
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length417 ft (127.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 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 waterway
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 FM 1748 & Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is SH 249 over FM 1748 & Drainage Ditch 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 FM 1748 & Drainage Ditch carry?

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

How long is SH 249 over FM 1748 & Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 over FM 1748 & Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.