US Bridges

FM 2599 over IH 20

Good

Howard County, Texas · 7.7 MI W of US 87 · Structure no. 081150000505272

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2599 over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FM 2599 over IH 20 in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2031. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 2599
CrossesIH 20
Location7.7 MI W of US 87
RouteState Highway 2599
CountyHoward County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.20995, -101.59718
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2014)
Projected traffic370 by 2031
Trucks10%
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 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 2599 over IH 20 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2599 over IH 20 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2599 over IH 20 carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 2599 over IH 20?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2599 over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.