US Bridges

SH 249 NB over Mill Crk Trib. No. 7

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 2.34 MI SE of FM 1774 · Structure no. 121700363501032

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
836 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 249 NB over Mill Crk Trib. No. 7 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 NB over Mill Crk Trib. No. 7 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 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,700 by 2040. The structure is 836 ft (254.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 249 NB
CrossesMill Crk Trib. No. 7
Location2.34 MI SE of FM 1774
RouteState Highway 249
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27891, -95.80237
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length836 ft (254.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 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
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 249 NB over Mill Crk Trib. No. 7 built?

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

What condition is SH 249 NB over Mill Crk Trib. No. 7 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 249 NB over Mill Crk Trib. No. 7 carry?

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

How long is SH 249 NB over Mill Crk Trib. No. 7?

The structure is 836 ft (254.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 NB over Mill Crk Trib. No. 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.