FM 539 over Sandy Elm Creek
GoodGuadalupe County, Texas · 0.5 MI South of FM 467 · Structure no. 150950223302006
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 540 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,667
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 539 over Sandy Elm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 539 over Sandy Elm Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,667 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,267 by 2042. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 539 over Sandy Elm Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 539 over Sandy Elm 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FM 539 over Sandy Elm Creek carry?
About 1,667 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 539 over Sandy Elm Creek?
The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 539 over Sandy Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.