US Bridges

SH 339 over Agua Poquita Creek

Fair

Duval County, Texas · 3.40 MI N of FM 716 · Structure no. 220670062302007

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 339 over Agua Poquita Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 339 over Agua Poquita Creek in Duval County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 176 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 339
CrossesAgua Poquita Creek
Location3.40 MI N of FM 716
RouteState Highway 339
CountyDuval County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.45261, -98.4079
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2019)
Projected traffic560 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Agua Poquita Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 339 over Agua Poquita 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 Agua Poquita Creek carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 339 over Agua Poquita Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 339 over Agua Poquita Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.