US Bridges

FM 2499 NB over Denton Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.8 Mi. N. of SH 26 · Structure no. 022200268102106

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,401
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2499 NB over Denton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2499 NB over Denton Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 31,401 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,300 by 2034. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesFM 2499 NB
CrossesDenton Creek
Location0.8 Mi. N. of SH 26
RouteState Highway 2499
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97818, -97.03643
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,401 (2024)
Projected traffic47,300 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 NB over Denton Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2499 NB over Denton 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2499 NB over Denton Creek carry?

About 31,401 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FM 2499 NB over Denton Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2499 NB over Denton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.