US Bridges

SH 49 over Shep Taylor Branch

Fair

Marion County, Texas · 0.90 MI W of FM 805 · Structure no. 191550022301008

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,240
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 49 over Shep Taylor Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 49 over Shep Taylor Branch in Marion County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 99 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 5 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 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,930 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 49
CrossesShep Taylor Branch
Location0.90 MI W of FM 805
RouteState Highway 49
CountyMarion County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78914, -94.25071
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2023)
Projected traffic1,930 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 49 over Shep Taylor Branch built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is SH 49 over Shep Taylor Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 49 over Shep Taylor Branch carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 49 over Shep Taylor Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SH 49 over Shep Taylor Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.