US Bridges

FM 799 over Poesta Creek

Fair

Bee County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of FM 673 · Structure no. 160130105803007

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
212 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
739
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 799 over Poesta Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 799 over Poesta Creek in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 739 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,035 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 799
CrossesPoesta Creek
Location0.6 MI W of FM 673
RouteState Highway 799
CountyBee County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.41607, -97.79898
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic739 (2022)
Projected traffic1,035 by 2042
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 799 over Poesta Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 799 over Poesta 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 799 over Poesta Creek carry?

About 739 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is FM 799 over Poesta Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 799 over Poesta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.