US Bridges

SH 199 over Walnut Creek

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 3.5 MI W of FM 51 · Structure no. 021840017103009

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,820
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 199 over Walnut Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 199 over Walnut Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1958, 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 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 199
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location3.5 MI W of FM 51
RouteState Highway 199
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97815, -97.74367
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$126,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 199 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is SH 199 over Walnut 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 Walnut Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 199 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 199 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.