US Bridges

SH 99 SB over FM 565

Good

Chambers County, Texas · 2.84 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 200360351010031

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
640 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,597
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 99 SB over FM 565 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 99 SB over FM 565 in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8,597 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,650 by 2031. The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesSH 99 SB
CrossesFM 565
Location2.84 MI S of IH 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78538, -94.87202
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length640 ft (195.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,597 (2022)
Projected traffic16,650 by 2031
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 99 SB over FM 565 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 99 SB over FM 565 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 99 SB over FM 565 carry?

About 8,597 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SH 99 SB over FM 565?

The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 99 SB over FM 565?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the State Toll Authority.