US Bridges

FM 1339 over York Creek

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 2.90 MI E of SH 123 · Structure no. 150950143401001

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,014
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1339 over York Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1339 over York Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 74 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 1,014 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1339
CrossesYork Creek
Location2.90 MI E of SH 123
RouteState Highway 1339
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73284, -97.92097
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
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,014 (2020)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2033
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1339 over York Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is FM 1339 over York 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1339 over York Creek carry?

About 1,014 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1339 over York Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1339 over York Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.