US Bridges

FM 49 over Stewart Branch

Fair

Wood County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of FM 778 · Structure no. 102500064701002

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,497
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 49 over Stewart Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 49 over Stewart Branch in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,497 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,510 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 49
CrossesStewart Branch
Location0.3 MI W of FM 778
RouteState Highway 49
CountyWood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71738, -95.37104
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,497 (2018)
Projected traffic1,510 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 49 over Stewart Branch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 49 over Stewart Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 49 over Stewart Branch carry?

About 1,497 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 49 over Stewart Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 49 over Stewart Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.