US Bridges

FM 2499 (barrel) over Bryant Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of FM 2181 · Structure no. 180610268101111

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
440 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,004
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2499 (barrel) over Bryant Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2499 (barrel) over Bryant Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 20,004 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,600 by 2039. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2499 (barrel)
CrossesBryant Branch
Location0.2 MI N of FM 2181
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13535, -97.09439
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,004 (2022)
Projected traffic43,600 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 2499 (barrel) over Bryant Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2499 (barrel) over Bryant Branch 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 FM 2499 (barrel) over Bryant Branch carry?

About 20,004 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 2499 (barrel) over Bryant Branch?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2499 (barrel) over Bryant Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.