US Bridges

SH 249 Nbfr over Spring Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 5.25 MI NW of SH 99 · Structure no. 121700072002403

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
17,379
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 249 Nbfr over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 Nbfr over Spring Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 17,379 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,331 by 2042. The structure is 1,200 ft (365.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 249 Nbfr
CrossesSpring Creek
Location5.25 MI NW of SH 99
RouteState Highway 249
StateTexas
Coordinates30.11826, -95.64467
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,200 ft (365.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,379 (2023)
Projected traffic24,331 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 SH 249 Nbfr over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 249 Nbfr over Spring 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 249 Nbfr over Spring Creek carry?

About 17,379 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 249 Nbfr over Spring Creek?

The structure is 1,200 ft (365.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 Nbfr over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.