FM 449 over Gum Creek
FairHarrison County, Texas · 2.40 MI E of FM 450 · Structure no. 191030064006029
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 758
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 449 over Gum Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 449 over Gum Creek in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 758 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 449 over Gum Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 449 over Gum Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does FM 449 over Gum Creek carry?
About 758 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is FM 449 over Gum Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 449 over Gum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.