FM 99 over Atascosa River
FairPosted for loadLive Oak County, Texas · 1.0 MI SW of US 281 Alt · Structure no. 161490034812023
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 265 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,421
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 99 over Atascosa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 99 over Atascosa River in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,421 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,810 by 2033. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 26 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 99 over Atascosa River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 99 over Atascosa River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does FM 99 over Atascosa River carry?
About 1,421 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.
How long is FM 99 over Atascosa River?
The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM 99 over Atascosa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.