US Bridges

FM 2439 over Willow Springs

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of FM 3407 · Structure no. 141060229301001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,774
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2439 over Willow Springs is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2439 over Willow Springs in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 20,774 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,799 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 2439
CrossesWillow Springs
Location0.3 MI S of FM 3407
RouteState Highway 2439
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86135, -97.96524
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,774 (2023)
Projected traffic19,799 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2439 over Willow Springs built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2439 over Willow Springs 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2439 over Willow Springs carry?

About 20,774 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 2439 over Willow Springs?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2439 over Willow Springs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.