US Bridges

SH 249 Ml Toll over Willow Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of SH 99 · Structure no. 121020072003397

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,900
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 249 Ml Toll over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 Ml Toll over Willow Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 49,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,860 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 178 ft wide.

CarriesSH 249 Ml Toll
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.8 MI N of SH 99
RouteState Highway 249
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06312, -95.62061
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width178 ft (54.4 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,900 (2023)
Projected traffic69,860 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Ml Toll over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 249 Ml Toll 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 249 Ml Toll over Willow Creek carry?

About 49,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 249 Ml Toll over Willow Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 178 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 Ml Toll over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.