US Bridges

FM 499 over Lynn Ck

Good

Hunt County, Texas · .5MI W JCT SH50 · Structure no. 011170000922525

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 499 over Lynn Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 499 over Lynn Ck in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesFM 499
CrossesLynn Ck
Location.5MI W JCT SH50
RouteState Highway 499
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13289, -95.99896
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2018)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks8%
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 Lynn Ck built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 499 over Lynn Ck 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 499 over Lynn Ck carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 499 over Lynn Ck?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 499 over Lynn Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.