SH 49 over Kitchens Creek
FairMarion County, Texas · 0.60 MI W of SH 43 · Structure no. 191550022302015
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 250 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 696
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 49 over Kitchens Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 49 over Kitchens Creek in Marion County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 74 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 696 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Kitchens Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is SH 49 over Kitchens 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 Kitchens Creek carry?
About 696 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SH 49 over Kitchens Creek?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 49 over Kitchens Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.