SH 249 Ml over Greens Bayou
FairHarris County, Texas · 1.40 MI NW of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020072003044
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 126,858
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 249 Ml over Greens Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 249 Ml over Greens Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 126,858 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 177,601 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 249 Ml over Greens Bayou built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is SH 249 Ml over Greens Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 249 Ml over Greens Bayou carry?
About 126,858 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 249 Ml over Greens Bayou?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.
Who owns SH 249 Ml over Greens Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.