US Bridges

SH 199 WB over Woody Creek

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 1.7 MI SE from FM 51 · Structure no. 021840017103013

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,910
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 199 WB over Woody Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 199 WB over Woody Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 11,910 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,420 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 199 WB
CrossesWoody Creek
Location1.7 MI SE from FM 51
RouteState Highway 199
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95157, -97.65843
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,910 (2023)
Projected traffic11,420 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 WB over Woody Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SH 199 WB over Woody 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 WB over Woody Creek carry?

About 11,910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 199 WB over Woody Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SH 199 WB over Woody Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.