US Bridges

FM 39 over US 79 & UPRR

Fair

Leon County, Texas · 1.8 MI E of FM 1512 · Structure no. 171450020504059

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,240
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 39 over US 79 & UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 39 over US 79 & UPRR in Leon County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,240 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,140 by 2033. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 39
CrossesUS 79 & UPRR
Location1.8 MI E of FM 1512
RouteState Highway 39
CountyLeon County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.35162, -96.15026
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,240 (2013)
Projected traffic3,140 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 39 over US 79 & UPRR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 39 over US 79 & UPRR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 39 over US 79 & UPRR carry?

About 2,240 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 39 over US 79 & UPRR?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 39 over US 79 & UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.