US Bridges

FM 2199 over IH 20

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 3.20 MI E of FM 31 · Structure no. 191030049510126

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2199 over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2199 over IH 20 in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 60 years old, older 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,870 by 2033. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2199
CrossesIH 20
Location3.20 MI E of FM 31
RouteState Highway 2199
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49616, -94.24197
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2013)
Projected traffic2,870 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2199 over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is FM 2199 over IH 20 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2199 over IH 20 carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 2199 over IH 20?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2199 over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.