US Bridges

SH 199 EB over Cottonwood Branch

Good

Parker County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of FM 1542 · Structure no. 021840017103034

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,177
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 199 EB over Cottonwood Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 199 EB over Cottonwood Branch in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,177 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,140 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 199 EB
CrossesCottonwood Branch
Location1.2 MI W of FM 1542
RouteState Highway 199
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92871, -97.61633
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,177 (2023)
Projected traffic14,140 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 199 EB over Cottonwood Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 199 EB over Cottonwood Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 199 EB over Cottonwood Branch carry?

About 15,177 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 199 EB over Cottonwood Branch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 199 EB over Cottonwood Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.