US Bridges

FM 149 over Town Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.75 MI N of SH 105 · Structure no. 121700072002038

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,126
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 149 over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 149 over Town Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6,126 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,596 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 75 ft wide.

CarriesFM 149
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.75 MI N of SH 105
RouteState Highway 149
StateTexas
Coordinates30.39903, -95.69919
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,126 (2023)
Projected traffic7,596 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 149 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 149 over Town 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 149 over Town Creek carry?

About 6,126 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 149 over Town Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns FM 149 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.