US Bridges

SH 249 Sbfr over Willow Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.10 MI S of FM 2920 · Structure no. 121020072003073

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,104
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 249 Sbfr over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 249 Sbfr over Willow Creek 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 14,104 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,746 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 249 Sbfr
CrossesWillow Creek
Location2.10 MI S of FM 2920
RouteState Highway 249
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06303, -95.62104
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,104 (2023)
Projected traffic19,746 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 249 Sbfr over Willow Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 249 Sbfr over Willow Creek 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 Willow Creek carry?

About 14,104 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 249 Sbfr over Willow Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 Sbfr over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.