US Bridges

FM 1239 over Indian Graves Creek

Good

Falls County, Texas · 0.05 MI SW of FM 1950 · Structure no. 090740137202002

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1239 over Indian Graves Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1239 over Indian Graves Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 1239
CrossesIndian Graves Creek
Location0.05 MI SW of FM 1950
RouteState Highway 1239
StateTexas
Coordinates31.23234, -97.19122
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1239 over Indian Graves Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1239 over Indian Graves 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1239 over Indian Graves Creek carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is FM 1239 over Indian Graves Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1239 over Indian Graves Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.