US Bridges

FM 2039 over Jones Creek

Fair

Burleson County, Texas · 2.1 MI NW of FM 60 · Structure no. 170260083313034

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
917
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2039 over Jones Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 2039 over Jones Creek in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 2039
CrossesJones Creek
Location2.1 MI NW of FM 60
RouteState Highway 2039
StateTexas
Coordinates30.50703, -96.50912
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2039 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2039 over Jones 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 Jones Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 2039 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2039 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.