US Bridges

SH 249 over Louetta RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 3.20 MI NW of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020072003068

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
391 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
132,499
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 249 over Louetta RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 over Louetta RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 132,499 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 185,499 by 2042. The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long and 135 ft wide.

CarriesSH 249
CrossesLouetta RD
Location3.20 MI NW of FM 1960
RouteState Highway 249
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99671, -95.57919
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length391 ft (119.2 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.1 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132,499 (2023)
Projected traffic185,499 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Louetta RD built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 249 over Louetta RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 249 over Louetta RD carry?

About 132,499 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 249 over Louetta RD?

The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 over Louetta RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.