US Bridges

SH 39 over Hunt Crossing

Good

Kerr County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of FM 1340 · Structure no. 151330019302417

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,440
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 39 over Hunt Crossing is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SH 39 over Hunt Crossing in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,440 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,120 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesSH 39
CrossesHunt Crossing
Location0.1 MI E of FM 1340
RouteState Highway 39
StateTexas
Coordinates30.07016, -99.33226
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,440 (2020)
Projected traffic4,120 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 Hunt Crossing built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 39 over Hunt 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 Hunt Crossing carry?

About 3,440 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 39 over Hunt Crossing?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 39 over Hunt Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.