US Bridges

FM 1749 over Brushy Creek

Good

Montague County, Texas · 1.4 Mi. Ne. of SH 101 · Structure no. 031690035103011

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
212 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,038
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1749 over Brushy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1749 over Brushy Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 56 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 1,038 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,130 by 2033. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 1749
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location1.4 Mi. Ne. of SH 101
RouteState Highway 1749
StateTexas
Coordinates33.46253, -97.74516
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,038 (2020)
Projected traffic3,130 by 2033
Trucks8%
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 Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is FM 1749 over Brushy 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 Brushy Creek carry?

About 1,038 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 1749 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1749 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.