US Bridges

FM 199 over Georges Creek

Fair

Somervell County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of US 67 · Structure no. 022130077801001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,223
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 199 over Georges Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 199 over Georges Creek in Somervell County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,223 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,370 by 2033. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 199
CrossesGeorges Creek
Location0.2 MI N of US 67
RouteState Highway 199
CountySomervell County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.27598, -97.65169
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,223 (2024)
Projected traffic3,370 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 199 over Georges Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 199 over Georges 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 199 over Georges Creek carry?

About 1,223 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 199 over Georges Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 199 over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.