US Bridges

SH 49 over Whitmore Creek

Fair

Morris County, Texas · 2.80 MI NW of US 259 · Structure no. 191720022202040

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,211
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 49 over Whitmore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 49 over Whitmore Creek in Morris County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5,211 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,295 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 49
CrossesWhitmore Creek
Location2.80 MI NW of US 259
RouteState Highway 49
CountyMorris County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.07373, -94.75975
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,211 (2022)
Projected traffic7,295 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 49 over Whitmore Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 49 over Whitmore Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 49 over Whitmore Creek carry?

About 5,211 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 49 over Whitmore Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 49 over Whitmore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.