US Bridges

SH 249 Ml over Hcfcd Ditch M124-00-00

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of FM 2920 · Structure no. 121020072003037

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,105
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 249 Ml over Hcfcd Ditch M124-00-00 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 249 Ml over Hcfcd Ditch M124-00-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2007, 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 17,105 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,947 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 249 Ml
CrossesHcfcd Ditch M124-00-00
Location0.60 MI N of FM 2920
RouteState Highway 249
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0965, -95.63648
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.5 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,105 (2021)
Projected traffic23,947 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Ml over Hcfcd Ditch M124-00-00 built?

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

What condition is SH 249 Ml 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 Ml over Hcfcd Ditch M124-00-00 carry?

About 17,105 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 249 Ml 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 143 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.