US Bridges

FM 1499 over Crooked Creek

Poor

Lamar County, Texas · 1.8 MI N of US 271 · Structure no. 011390145401003

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,002
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1499 over Crooked Creek is a steel culvert carrying FM 1499 over Crooked Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 51 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,002 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,403 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1499
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location1.8 MI N of US 271
RouteState Highway 1499
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.74093, -95.57806
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,002 (2021)
Projected traffic1,403 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is FM 1499 over Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1499 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,002 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1499 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FM 1499 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.