US Bridges

SH 49 over Hart Creek Relief No. 1

Fair

Titus County, Texas · 1.90 MI E of US 271 · Structure no. 192250022201031

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,806
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 49 over Hart Creek Relief No. 1 is a concrete culvert carrying SH 49 over Hart Creek Relief No. 1 in Titus County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 72 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 5,806 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,680 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 49
CrossesHart Creek Relief No. 1
Location1.90 MI E of US 271
RouteState Highway 49
CountyTitus County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.14342, -94.94243
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,806 (2020)
Projected traffic16,680 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Hart Creek Relief No. 1 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SH 49 over Hart Creek Relief No. 1 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 49 over Hart Creek Relief No. 1 carry?

About 5,806 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 49 over Hart Creek Relief No. 1?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SH 49 over Hart Creek Relief No. 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.