SH 239 over Cottonwood Creek
GoodKarnes County, Texas · 7.2 MI SE of SH 72 · Structure no. 161290051601002
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,042
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 239 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 239 over Cottonwood Creek in Karnes County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 86 years old, older 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 2,042 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,859 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 SH 239 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is SH 239 over Cottonwood 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SH 239 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 2,042 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is SH 239 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 239 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.