FM 2049 over Brush Pen Hollow Creek
FairLive Oak County, Texas · 2.06 MI E of IH 37 · Structure no. 161490195901001
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2049 over Brush Pen Hollow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2049 over Brush Pen Hollow Creek in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 71 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2049 over Brush Pen Hollow Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is FM 2049 over Brush Pen Hollow 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FM 2049 over Brush Pen Hollow Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FM 2049 over Brush Pen Hollow Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2049 over Brush Pen Hollow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.