US Bridges

SH 249 SB over FM 1774

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.10 MI SE of FM 1774 · Structure no. 121700363501026

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,603 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 249 SB over FM 1774 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 SB over FM 1774 in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,700 by 2040. The structure is 1,603 ft (488.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 249 SB
CrossesFM 1774
Location0.10 MI SE of FM 1774
RouteState Highway 249
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.16633, -95.67426
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,603 ft (488.6 m)
Longest span228 ft (69.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2020)
Projected traffic15,700 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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 SB over FM 1774 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 249 SB over FM 1774 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 SB over FM 1774 carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 249 SB over FM 1774?

The structure is 1,603 ft (488.6 m) long with a longest span of 228 ft (69.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 SB over FM 1774?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.