US Bridges

Sl 149 over Mill Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Texas · 0.10 MI NW of US 96 · Structure no. 201220006414028

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,114
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 149 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sl 149 over Mill Creek in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 1,114 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2033. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSl 149
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.10 MI NW of US 96
RouteState Highway 149
StateTexas
Coordinates31.13662, -93.99111
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,114 (2024)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sl 149 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sl 149 over Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sl 149 over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,114 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sl 149 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 149 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.