US Bridges

SH 199 over Browders Creek

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 0.6 MI SE of FM 51 · Structure no. 021840017103012

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
22,510
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 199 over Browders Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 199 over Browders Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 22,510 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,620 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 176 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSH 199
CrossesBrowders Creek
Location0.6 MI SE of FM 51
RouteState Highway 199
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96045, -97.67509
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width176 ft (53.6 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,510 (2024)
Projected traffic25,620 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 199 over Browders Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SH 199 over Browders 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 Browders Creek carry?

About 22,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 199 over Browders Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 176 ft wide.

Who owns SH 199 over Browders Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.