US Bridges

FM 599 over Quitaque Creek

Fair

Motley County, Texas · 1.95 MI S of Briscoe C/L · Structure no. 251730097102007

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
640 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 599 over Quitaque Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 599 over Quitaque Creek in Motley County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 151 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2033. The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 599
CrossesQuitaque Creek
Location1.95 MI S of Briscoe C/L
RouteState Highway 599
CountyMotley County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.28487, -100.99033
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadH 15
Structure length640 ft (195.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2020)
Projected traffic330 by 2033
Trucks6%
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 599 over Quitaque Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 599 over Quitaque Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 599 over Quitaque Creek carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 599 over Quitaque Creek?

The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 599 over Quitaque Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.