US Bridges

FM 99 over Sand Hollow

Good

Karnes County, Texas · 0.40 MI East of FM 2102 · Structure no. 161290034806015

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
906
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 99 over Sand Hollow is a concrete tee beam carrying FM 99 over Sand Hollow in Karnes County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 84 years old, older 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 906 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,268 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesFM 99
CrossesSand Hollow
Location0.40 MI East of FM 2102
RouteState Highway 99
StateTexas
Coordinates28.80027, -98.08298
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic906 (2022)
Projected traffic1,268 by 2042
Trucks55%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 99 over Sand Hollow built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is FM 99 over Sand Hollow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 99 over Sand Hollow carry?

About 906 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.

How long is FM 99 over Sand Hollow?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 99 over Sand Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.