US Bridges

SH 49 over Haggery Creek

Fair

Marion County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of FM 248 · Structure no. 191550022301011

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,240
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 49 over Haggery Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 49 over Haggery Creek in Marion County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,930 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 49
CrossesHaggery Creek
Location0.80 MI E of FM 248
RouteState Highway 49
CountyMarion County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79864, -94.30989
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 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 Haggery Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 49 over Haggery 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 49 over Haggery Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 49 over Haggery Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 49 over Haggery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.