FM 49 over Lake Fork Creek
GoodWood County, Texas · 4.3 MI East of FM 564 · Structure no. 102500064701010
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 900 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,512
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 49 over Lake Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 49 over Lake Fork Creek in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,512 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,510 by 2033. The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 49 over Lake Fork Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 49 over Lake Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does FM 49 over Lake Fork Creek carry?
About 1,512 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 49 over Lake Fork Creek?
The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 49 over Lake Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.