US Bridges

FM 1749 over Jones Valley Creek

Good

Montague County, Texas · 3.85 MI SW of FM 455 · Structure no. 031690035103010

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
309
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1749 over Jones Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1749 over Jones Valley Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 309 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 1749
CrossesJones Valley Creek
Location3.85 MI SW of FM 455
RouteState Highway 1749
StateTexas
Coordinates33.50305, -97.64562
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2020)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 FM 1749 over Jones Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1749 over Jones Valley Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1749 over Jones Valley Creek carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1749 over Jones Valley Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1749 over Jones Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.