US Bridges

SH 199 WB over FM 730

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 3.3 MI SE of FM 1542 · Structure no. 022200017104042

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,236
2018 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 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 18,236 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,470 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 199 WB
CrossesFM 730
Location3.3 MI SE of FM 1542
RouteState Highway 199
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89948, -97.5444
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 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 traffic18,236 (2018)
Projected traffic16,470 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 199 WB over FM 730 carry?

About 18,236 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% 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.