US Bridges

FM 2499 SB over Hickory Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.84 MI S of FM 2181 · Structure no. 180610268101010

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,700 ft
25 main spans
Daily traffic
8,165
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2499 SB over Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2499 SB over Hickory Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8,165 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,700 by 2031. The structure is 2,700 ft (823 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2499 SB
CrossesHickory Creek
Location0.84 MI S of FM 2181
RouteState Highway 2499
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12036, -97.08111
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans25
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,700 ft (823 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,165 (2022)
Projected traffic29,700 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2499 SB over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2499 SB over Hickory 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2499 SB over Hickory Creek carry?

About 8,165 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 2499 SB over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 2,700 ft (823 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2499 SB over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.