US Bridges

SH 199 over Boons Creek

Fair

Jack County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of FM-2210 · Structure no. 021200017101006

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,117
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 199 over Boons Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 199 over Boons Creek in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 94 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 3,117 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2033. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSH 199
CrossesBoons Creek
Location0.7 MI E of FM-2210
RouteState Highway 199
StateTexas
Coordinates33.05827, -97.92848
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,117 (2023)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 199 over Boons Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is SH 199 over Boons 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 199 over Boons Creek carry?

About 3,117 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH 199 over Boons Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 199 over Boons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.