US Bridges

FM 499 over Byrd Branch

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 1.7 MI E JCT B67 & FM499 · Structure no. 011170000907371

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
401
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 499 over Byrd Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 499 over Byrd Branch in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 401 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesFM 499
CrossesByrd Branch
Location1.7 MI E JCT B67 & FM499
RouteState Highway 499
StateTexas
Coordinates33.1359, -96.04979
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2020)
Projected traffic350 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 499 over Byrd Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 499 over Byrd 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 499 over Byrd Branch carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 499 over Byrd Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FM 499 over Byrd Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.