US Bridges

SH 249 Sbfr over Hcfcd Ditch M124-00-00

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of FM 2920 · Structure no. 121020072003034

Built
2007
18 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,685
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 249 Sbfr over Hcfcd Ditch M124-00-00 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 249 Sbfr over Hcfcd Ditch M124-00-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2007 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 18 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 20,685 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,959 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 249 Sbfr
CrossesHcfcd Ditch M124-00-00
Location0.60 MI N of FM 2920
RouteState Highway 249
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09635, -95.6369
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,685 (2023)
Projected traffic28,959 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 Sbfr over Hcfcd Ditch M124-00-00 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SH 249 Sbfr over Hcfcd Ditch M124-00-00 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 249 Sbfr over Hcfcd Ditch M124-00-00 carry?

About 20,685 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 249 Sbfr over Hcfcd Ditch M124-00-00?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 Sbfr over Hcfcd Ditch M124-00-00?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.