US Bridges

FM 1499 over Taber Branch

Good

Lamar County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of FM 1500 · Structure no. 011390145401002

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,058
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1499 over Taber Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1499 over Taber Branch in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,058 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2031. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesFM 1499
CrossesTaber Branch
Location1.0 MI E of FM 1500
RouteState Highway 1499
StateTexas
Coordinates33.75818, -95.61972
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,058 (2020)
Projected traffic1,340 by 2031
Trucks3%
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 1499 over Taber Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1499 over Taber 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1499 over Taber Branch carry?

About 1,058 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 1499 over Taber Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1499 over Taber Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.