US Bridges

FM 1499 over Craddock CR

Good

Lamar County, Texas · 3.80 MI S of FM 197 · Structure no. 011390188101002

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
273 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
272
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1499 over Craddock CR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1499 over Craddock CR in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 272 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2039. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1499
CrossesCraddock CR
Location3.80 MI S of FM 197
RouteState Highway 1499
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.79409, -95.67485
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (2020)
Projected traffic283 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 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 FM 1499 over Craddock CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1499 over Craddock CR 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 Craddock CR carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1499 over Craddock CR?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1499 over Craddock CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.