SH 249 over Uprr/sh 105 & Ditch
Grimes County, Texas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SH 249 over Uprr/sh 105 & Ditch in Grimes County, Texas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 9,700 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 111 of the 248 inventoried bridges in Grimes County rated good (44.8%); 2 (0.8%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 1,247 ft |
| Location | at SH 105 & US 249 |
| NBI structure number | 170940033801213 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Grimes County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SH 6 over Drain | 1970 | 27,241 | Good |
| SH 6 over Drain | 1970 | 27,241 | Good |
| SH 6 over Sylvia Creek | 1970 | 25,973 | Fair |
| SH 6 over Cedar Creek | 1970 | 25,973 | Good |
| SH 6 over Sandy Creek | 1970 | 22,090 | Good |
| SH 6 SB over SH 90 | 1971 | 15,528 | Good |
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