US Bridges

SH 199 over Beans Creek Branch

Good

Jack County, Texas · 2.6 MI W of FM-1156 · Structure no. 021200017101050

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,268
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 199 over Beans Creek Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 199 over Beans Creek Branch in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,268 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,060 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 199
CrossesBeans Creek Branch
Location2.6 MI W of FM-1156
RouteState Highway 199
CountyJack County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.10627, -98.03404
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,268 (2020)
Projected traffic4,060 by 2033
Trucks19%
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 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 SH 199 over Beans Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 199 over Beans Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 199 over Beans Creek Branch carry?

About 2,268 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 199 over Beans Creek Branch?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SH 199 over Beans Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.