US Bridges

SH 249 NB FR over Mill Creek Trib. 4

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.20 MI SE of FM 1488 · Structure no. 121700363501038

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,844 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 249 NB FR over Mill Creek Trib. 4 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 NB FR over Mill Creek Trib. 4 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 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,700 by 2040. The structure is 1,844 ft (562.1 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 249 NB FR
CrossesMill Creek Trib. 4
Location0.20 MI SE of FM 1488
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.22051, -95.72331
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than 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 spans19
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,844 ft (562.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 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
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 249 NB FR over Mill Creek Trib. 4 built?

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

What condition is SH 249 NB FR over Mill Creek Trib. 4 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 FR over Mill Creek Trib. 4 carry?

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

How long is SH 249 NB FR over Mill Creek Trib. 4?

The structure is 1,844 ft (562.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 NB FR over Mill Creek Trib. 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.