US Bridges

FM 239 over Manahuilla Creek

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 1.42 MI E of SH 72 · Structure no. 130620094302004

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
211
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 239 over Manahuilla Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 239 over Manahuilla Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 211 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 239
CrossesManahuilla Creek
Location1.42 MI E of SH 72
RouteState Highway 239
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.90719, -97.59622
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2023)
Projected traffic430 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$61,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 239 over Manahuilla Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 239 over Manahuilla 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 239 over Manahuilla Creek carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 239 over Manahuilla Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 239 over Manahuilla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.