US Bridges

Toll 49 over FM 16

Good

Smith County, Texas · 1.74MI N of FM 849 · Structure no. 102120TL0049067

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
261 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,860
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Toll 49 over FM 16 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Toll 49 over FM 16 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 2,860 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,004 by 2042. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesToll 49
CrossesFM 16
Location1.74MI N of FM 849
StateTexas
Coordinates32.51141, -95.44279
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
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 length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,860 (2022)
Projected traffic4,004 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 16 built?

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

What condition is Toll 49 over FM 16 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Toll 49 over FM 16 carry?

About 2,860 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Toll 49 over FM 16?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Toll 49 over FM 16?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.