US Bridges

FM 1339 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 5.2 MI E SH 123 · Structure no. 150950143401003

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
83 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
371
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1339 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1339 over Cottonwood Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 67 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 371 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2033. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 1339
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location5.2 MI E SH 123
RouteState Highway 1339
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75227, -97.89086
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic371 (2020)
Projected traffic340 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is FM 1339 over Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 371 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1339 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 1339 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.