US Bridges

FM 999 over Brushy Creek Relief

Fair

Panola County, Texas · 1.30 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 191830042801006

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
243 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
582
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 999 over Brushy Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 999 over Brushy Creek Relief in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 582 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2033. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 999
CrossesBrushy Creek Relief
Location1.30 MI W of US 59
RouteState Highway 999
CountyPanola County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.0437, -94.31257
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic582 (2020)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 999 over Brushy Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 999 over Brushy Creek Relief 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 999 over Brushy Creek Relief carry?

About 582 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 999 over Brushy Creek Relief?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 999 over Brushy Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.