US Bridges

SH 199 over W Frk Trinity River

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.6 MI N Wht Settlemt RD · Structure no. 022200017105017

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
486 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,232
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 199 over W Frk Trinity River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 199 over W Frk Trinity River in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 94 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 29,232 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,160 by 2033. The structure is 486 ft (148.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 199
CrossesW Frk Trinity River
Location0.6 MI N Wht Settlemt RD
RouteState Highway 199
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76524, -97.35134
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length486 ft (148.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,232 (2024)
Projected traffic37,160 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$49,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 199 over W Frk Trinity River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SH 199 over W Frk Trinity River 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 over W Frk Trinity River carry?

About 29,232 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 199 over W Frk Trinity River?

The structure is 486 ft (148.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SH 199 over W Frk Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.