SH 249 NB FR over Greens Bayou
GoodHarris County, Texas · 1.40 MI NW of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020072003204
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,809
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 249 NB FR over Greens Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 249 NB FR over Greens Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 37,809 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,933 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 NB FR over Greens Bayou built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 249 NB FR over Greens Bayou 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 249 NB FR over Greens Bayou carry?
About 37,809 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 249 NB FR 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 47 ft wide.
Who owns SH 249 NB FR over Greens Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.