US Bridges

SH 199 over Lake Worth

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.73 MI W of IH 820 · Structure no. 022200017105033

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,120 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
31,326
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 199 over Lake Worth is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 199 over Lake Worth in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 31,326 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,150 by 2033. The structure is 1,120 ft (341.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesSH 199
CrossesLake Worth
Location1.73 MI W of IH 820
RouteState Highway 199
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82072, -97.44608
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,120 ft (341.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,326 (2024)
Projected traffic43,150 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 over Lake Worth built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 199 over Lake Worth 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 Lake Worth carry?

About 31,326 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 199 over Lake Worth?

The structure is 1,120 ft (341.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns SH 199 over Lake Worth?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.