US Bridges

FM 2039 over Porter Creek

Fair

Burleson County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of FM 166 · Structure no. 170260083313018

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

About this bridge

FM 2039 over Porter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2039 over Porter Creek 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 5 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 33 ft (10.1 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
CrossesPorter Creek
Location0.9 MI S of FM 166
RouteState Highway 2039
CountyBurleson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.52938, -96.51545
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2039 over Porter Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 2039 over Porter Creek 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 Porter Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 2039 over Porter Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2039 over Porter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.