US Bridges

FM 49 over Coon Creek

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of FM 1795 · Structure no. 192300101801003

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,321
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 49 over Coon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 49 over Coon Creek in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,321 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,850 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 49
CrossesCoon Creek
Location0.35 MI E of FM 1795
RouteState Highway 49
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71295, -95.04008
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,321 (2020)
Projected traffic1,850 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 FM 49 over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 49 over Coon 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 49 over Coon Creek carry?

About 1,321 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 49 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM 49 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.