US Bridges

FM 499 over Kirkpatrick Creek

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · .7 MI E JCT FM 513 · Structure no. 011170000908055

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
598
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 499 over Kirkpatrick Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 499 over Kirkpatrick Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 598 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 499
CrossesKirkpatrick Creek
Location.7 MI E JCT FM 513
RouteState Highway 499
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.14713, -95.93994
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic598 (2020)
Projected traffic740 by 2033
Trucks9%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 499 over Kirkpatrick Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 499 over Kirkpatrick Creek 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 Kirkpatrick Creek carry?

About 598 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 499 over Kirkpatrick Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns FM 499 over Kirkpatrick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.