US Bridges

Toll 49 over FM 724

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 0.90 MI N of SH 64 · Structure no. 102120TL0049052

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,466
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Toll 49 over FM 724 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Toll 49 over FM 724 in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9,466 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,252 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesToll 49
CrossesFM 724
Location0.90 MI N of SH 64
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37741, -95.42404
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,466 (2022)
Projected traffic13,252 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Toll 49 over FM 724 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toll 49 over FM 724 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Toll 49 over FM 724 carry?

About 9,466 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Toll 49 over FM 724?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Toll 49 over FM 724?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.