US Bridges

CR 249 over Sandy Creek Branch

Good

Jasper County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of US 96 · Structure no. 201220AA0247001

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 249 over Sandy Creek Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 249 over Sandy Creek Branch in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 249
CrossesSandy Creek Branch
Location0.60 MI N of US 96
RouteCounty Highway 249
StateTexas
Coordinates30.98156, -93.98217
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2016)
Projected traffic120 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 249 over Sandy Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 249 over Sandy Creek Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 249 over Sandy Creek Branch carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 249 over Sandy Creek Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 249 over Sandy Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.