US Bridges

SH 249 over Hcfcd Ditch M125-00-00

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.15 MI S of FM 2920 · Structure no. 121020072003047

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61,929
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 249 over Hcfcd Ditch M125-00-00 is a concrete culvert carrying SH 249 over Hcfcd Ditch M125-00-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 61,929 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,701 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 249
CrossesHcfcd Ditch M125-00-00
Location1.15 MI S of FM 2920
RouteState Highway 249
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.07518, -95.63062
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,929 (2023)
Projected traffic86,701 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure16
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hcfcd Ditch M125-00-00 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 249 over Hcfcd Ditch M125-00-00 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 249 over Hcfcd Ditch M125-00-00 carry?

About 61,929 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 249 over Hcfcd Ditch M125-00-00?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 249 over Hcfcd Ditch M125-00-00?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.