US Bridges

FM 2499 SB over Denton Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.8 Mi. N. of SH 26 · Structure no. 022200268102107

Built
2015
10 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 SB over Denton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2499 SB over Denton Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 47,800 by 2035. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 90 ft wide.

CarriesFM 2499 SB
CrossesDenton Creek
Location0.8 Mi. N. of SH 26
RouteState Highway 2499
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97818, -97.0366
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,401 (2024)
Projected traffic47,800 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 FM 2499 SB over Denton Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2499 SB 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 SB over Denton Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 2499 SB 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 90 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2499 SB over Denton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.