US Bridges

FM 2039 over Dix Branch

Fair

Burleson County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of FM 166 · Structure no. 170260083313017

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
917
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2039 over Dix Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2039 over Dix Branch in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 917 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,284 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2039
CrossesDix Branch
Location0.8 MI S of FM 166
RouteState Highway 2039
CountyBurleson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.53022, -96.5161
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic917 (2023)
Projected traffic1,284 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2039 over Dix Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2039 over Dix Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2039 over Dix Branch carry?

About 917 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2039 over Dix Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2039 over Dix Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.