US Bridges

SH 249 NB over Future Thoroughfare

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 1.00 MI NW of FM 1488 · Structure no. 121700363501024

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 249 NB over Future Thoroughfare is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 NB over Future Thoroughfare in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,700 by 2040. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesSH 249 NB
CrossesFuture Thoroughfare
Location1.00 MI NW of FM 1488
RouteState Highway 249
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23302, -95.73785
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2020)
Projected traffic15,700 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 249 NB over Future Thoroughfare built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 249 NB over Future Thoroughfare 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 249 NB over Future Thoroughfare carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 249 NB over Future Thoroughfare?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 NB over Future Thoroughfare?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.