US Bridges

SH 249 & Woodtrace over Draw

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 1.50 MI S of FM 149 · Structure no. 121700072002082

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 249 & Woodtrace over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 249 & Woodtrace over Draw in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,920 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 249 & Woodtrace
CrossesDraw
Location1.50 MI S of FM 149
RouteState Highway 249
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15449, -95.66679
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2016)
Projected traffic21,920 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 249 & Woodtrace over Draw built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SH 249 & Woodtrace over Draw 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 249 & Woodtrace over Draw carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 249 & Woodtrace over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 249 & Woodtrace over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.