US Bridges

SH 49 over Statford Creek

Fair

Marion County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of FM 727 · Structure no. 191550022302006

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
908
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 49 over Statford Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 49 over Statford Creek in Marion County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1949, 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 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 908 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 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
CrossesStatford Creek
Location0.15 MI E of FM 727
RouteState Highway 49
CountyMarion County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7871, -94.07123
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic908 (2023)
Projected traffic1,770 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 Statford Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is SH 49 over Statford 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 Statford Creek carry?

About 908 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 49 over Statford Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 49 over Statford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.