US Bridges

FM 899 over Tankersley Creek

Good

Titus County, Texas · 2.00 MI E of IH 30 · Structure no. 192250117602007

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
375 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
792
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 899 over Tankersley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 899 over Tankersley Creek in Titus County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 792 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2033. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 899
CrossesTankersley Creek
Location2.00 MI E of IH 30
RouteState Highway 899
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15545, -95.00326
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.
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 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 spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic792 (2020)
Projected traffic860 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 899 over Tankersley Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 899 over Tankersley 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 899 over Tankersley Creek carry?

About 792 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 899 over Tankersley Creek?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 899 over Tankersley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.