US Bridges

SH 39 over 1st Smith Crossing

Good

Kerr County, Texas · 12.4 MI SW of FM 1340 · Structure no. 151330019301413

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
88 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
396
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 39 over 1st Smith Crossing is a concrete culvert carrying SH 39 over 1st Smith Crossing in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 396 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 39
Crosses1st Smith Crossing
Location12.4 MI SW of FM 1340
RouteState Highway 39
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96513, -99.44807
Functional classRural Major 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 SH 39 over 1st Smith Crossing built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 39 over 1st Smith Crossing 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 39 over 1st Smith Crossing carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is SH 39 over 1st Smith Crossing?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 39 over 1st Smith Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.