SH 49 over Black Cypress Bayou
GoodMarion County, Texas · 0.90 MI S of FM 248 · Structure no. 191550022301016
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 256 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,102
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 49 over Black Cypress Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 49 over Black Cypress Bayou in Marion County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 2,102 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,130 by 2033. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 49 over Black Cypress Bayou built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 49 over Black Cypress Bayou 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 49 over Black Cypress Bayou carry?
About 2,102 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 49 over Black Cypress Bayou?
The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SH 49 over Black Cypress Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.