US Bridges

Lp 539 over Town Creek

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of FM 78 · Structure no. 150950002510057

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
110 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,329
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 539 over Town Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lp 539 over Town Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 103 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 1,329 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2031. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 539
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.30 MI W of FM 78
RouteState Highway 539
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56181, -98.22273
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,329 (2023)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$304,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 539 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is Lp 539 over Town 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 539 over Town Creek carry?

About 1,329 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lp 539 over Town Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 539 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.