US Bridges

FM 149 over Little Lake Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 4.25 MI N of SH 105 · Structure no. 121700072002039

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
86 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,263
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 149 over Little Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 149 over Little Lake 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 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 3,263 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,860 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 149
CrossesLittle Lake Creek
Location4.25 MI N of SH 105
RouteState Highway 149
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.447, -95.6973
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,263 (2020)
Projected traffic4,860 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Little Lake Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 149 over Little Lake 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 149 over Little Lake Creek carry?

About 3,263 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 149 over Little Lake Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FM 149 over Little Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.