US Bridges

FM 1439 over Wolf Creek

Good

Collingsworth County, Texas · 4.2 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 250440079708007

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
134
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1439 over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1439 over Wolf Creek in Collingsworth County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1439
CrossesWolf Creek
Location4.2 MI E of US 83
RouteState Highway 1439
CountyCollingsworth County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.02332, -100.14762
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2020)
Projected traffic180 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1439 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1439 over Wolf 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1439 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 1439 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1439 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.