US Bridges

SH 199 WB FR over Ash Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of FM 730 NB · Structure no. 022200017104031

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,720
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 199 WB FR over Ash Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 199 WB FR over Ash Creek in Tarrant 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 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 6,720 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,410 by 2033. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 199 WB FR
CrossesAsh Creek
Location0.9 MI S of FM 730 NB
RouteState Highway 199
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88708, -97.5385
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,720 (2013)
Projected traffic9,410 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$369,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 199 WB FR over Ash Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 199 WB FR over Ash Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 199 WB FR over Ash Creek carry?

About 6,720 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is SH 199 WB FR over Ash Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 199 WB FR over Ash Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.