US Bridges

SH 199 over Gonzollas Creek

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 5.2 MI W of FM 51 · Structure no. 021840017103008

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,820
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 199 over Gonzollas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 199 over Gonzollas Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 8,820 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,840 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 199
CrossesGonzollas Creek
Location5.2 MI W of FM 51
RouteState Highway 199
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.98054, -97.77307
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,820 (2023)
Projected traffic8,840 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 199 over Gonzollas Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 199 over Gonzollas 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 199 over Gonzollas Creek carry?

About 8,820 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 199 over Gonzollas Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 199 over Gonzollas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.