US Bridges

FM 849 over Toll 49

Good

Smith County, Texas · 1.5 MI NE of IH20 · Structure no. 102120042905059

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,269
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 849 over Toll 49 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 849 over Toll 49 in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 4,269 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2045. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 849
CrossesToll 49
Location1.5 MI NE of IH20
RouteU.S. Route 849
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48689, -95.43904
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,269 (2023)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2045
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 849 over Toll 49 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 849 over Toll 49 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 849 over Toll 49 carry?

About 4,269 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 849 over Toll 49?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FM 849 over Toll 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.