SH 199 WB over Cottonwood Branch
FairParker County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of FM 1542 · Structure no. 021840017103014
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,177
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 199 WB over Cottonwood Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 199 WB over Cottonwood Branch 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 15,177 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,140 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 199 WB over Cottonwood Branch built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is SH 199 WB over Cottonwood Branch 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 Cottonwood Branch carry?
About 15,177 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 199 WB over Cottonwood Branch?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 199 WB over Cottonwood Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.