US Bridges

SH 339 over Piedras Pintas Creek

Fair

Duval County, Texas · 9.80 MI SE of SH 16 · Structure no. 220670062301002

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
309
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 339 over Piedras Pintas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 339 over Piedras Pintas Creek in Duval County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 87 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 309 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 339
CrossesPiedras Pintas Creek
Location9.80 MI SE of SH 16
RouteState Highway 339
CountyDuval County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.71854, -98.51794
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2020)
Projected traffic730 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 SH 339 over Piedras Pintas Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SH 339 over Piedras Pintas 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 339 over Piedras Pintas Creek carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 339 over Piedras Pintas Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SH 339 over Piedras Pintas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.