SH 49 over Hart Creek
FairTitus County, Texas · 2.10 MI E of US 271 · Structure no. 192250022201033
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,806
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 49 over Hart Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 49 over Hart Creek 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 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 49 over Hart Creek 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 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 carry?
About 5,806 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 49 over Hart Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns SH 49 over Hart Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.