US Bridges

FM 49 over Bull Creek

Fair

Wood County, Texas · 1.45 MI E of FM 312 · Structure no. 102500064702006

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
534
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 49 over Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 49 over Bull Creek in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 534 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 49
CrossesBull Creek
Location1.45 MI E of FM 312
RouteState Highway 49
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73898, -95.26127
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic534 (2018)
Projected traffic830 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 49 over Bull 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 49 over Bull Creek carry?

About 534 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 49 over Bull Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 49 over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.