US Bridges

SH 249 NB over Decker Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 2.35 MI S of FM 149 · Structure no. 121700072002081

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,855
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 249 NB over Decker Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 249 NB over Decker Branch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 30,855 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,197 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 249 NB
CrossesDecker Branch
Location2.35 MI S of FM 149
RouteState Highway 249
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.1444, -95.66008
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,855 (2023)
Projected traffic43,197 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 249 NB over Decker Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 249 NB over Decker Branch 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 249 NB over Decker Branch carry?

About 30,855 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 249 NB over Decker Branch?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 NB over Decker Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.