US Bridges

FM 1949 over US 70/183/287

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · 1.9 MI E of US 283 · Structure no. 032440004306110

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
207
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1949 over US 70/183/287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1949 over US 70/183/287 in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 207 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2040. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 1949
CrossesUS 70/183/287
Location1.9 MI E of US 283
RouteState Highway 1949
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.15468, -99.25381
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2023)
Projected traffic154 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1949 over US 70/183/287 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1949 over US 70/183/287 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 FM 1949 over US 70/183/287 carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1949 over US 70/183/287?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1949 over US 70/183/287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.