US Bridges

SH 199 WB over FM 730

Fair

Parker County, Texas · SH 199 at FM 730 · Structure no. 021840017103025

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,816
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 199 WB over FM 730 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 199 WB over FM 730 in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 12,816 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,670 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesSH 199 WB
CrossesFM 730
LocationSH 199 at FM 730
RouteState Highway 199
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90188, -97.55112
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,816 (2023)
Projected traffic14,670 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$14,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 199 WB over FM 730 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 199 WB over FM 730 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 FM 730 carry?

About 12,816 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 199 WB over FM 730?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 199 WB over FM 730?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.