US Bridges

FM 499 over IH 30

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 3.3 MI E Hunt CO Line · Structure no. 011130000909291

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
379
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 499 over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 499 over IH 30 in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 379 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2039. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 499
CrossesIH 30
Location3.3 MI E Hunt CO Line
RouteState Highway 499
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13143, -95.80684
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic379 (2024)
Projected traffic980 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 499 over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 499 over IH 30 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 499 over IH 30 carry?

About 379 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 499 over IH 30?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 499 over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.