US Bridges

Stars & Stripes Wy over FM 2499

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of SH 26 · Structure no. 022200268102108

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,051
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stars & Stripes Wy over FM 2499 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stars & Stripes Wy over FM 2499 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 8,051 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,100 by 2035. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStars & Stripes Wy
CrossesFM 2499
Location0.30 MI N of SH 26
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97005, -97.03704
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,051 (2019)
Projected traffic10,100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Stars & Stripes Wy over FM 2499 built?

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

What condition is Stars & Stripes Wy over FM 2499 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 Stars & Stripes Wy over FM 2499 carry?

About 8,051 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Stars & Stripes Wy over FM 2499?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Stars & Stripes Wy over FM 2499?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.