US Bridges

FM 2499 SB over SH 26 & SH 121 SB Exitrp

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of Bass Pro DR · Structure no. 022200036401711

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
534 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2499 SB over SH 26 & SH 121 SB Exitrp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2499 SB over SH 26 & SH 121 SB Exitrp in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 22,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,500 by 2040. The structure is 534 ft (162.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 2499 SB
CrossesSH 26 & SH 121 SB Exitrp
Location0.7 MI N of Bass Pro DR
RouteState Highway 2499
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96546, -97.03754
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length534 ft (162.8 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,300 (2020)
Projected traffic30,500 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2499 SB over SH 26 & SH 121 SB Exitrp built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2499 SB over SH 26 & SH 121 SB Exitrp 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does FM 2499 SB over SH 26 & SH 121 SB Exitrp carry?

About 22,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 2499 SB over SH 26 & SH 121 SB Exitrp?

The structure is 534 ft (162.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2499 SB over SH 26 & SH 121 SB Exitrp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.