US Bridges

US 99 over Old Needlepoint RD

Good

Chambers County, Texas · 0.55 MI SE of IH 10 · Structure no. 200360351010274

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,597
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 99 over Old Needlepoint RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 99 over Old Needlepoint RD in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 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 10,000 by 2038. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS 99
CrossesOld Needlepoint RD
Location0.55 MI SE of IH 10
RouteU.S. Route 99
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81696, -94.86206
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,597 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2038
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 99 over Old Needlepoint RD built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 99 over Old Needlepoint RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 99 over Old Needlepoint RD carry?

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

How long is US 99 over Old Needlepoint RD?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 99 over Old Needlepoint RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.