US Bridges

FM 39 over Caney Creek

Fair

Leon County, Texas · 0.45 MI N of FM 3 · Structure no. 171450064301001

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,663
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 39 over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 39 over Caney Creek in Leon County, Texas. It was built in 1939, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 3,663 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,370 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 39
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.45 MI N of FM 3
RouteState Highway 39
CountyLeon County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.03607, -96.11472
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,663 (2023)
Projected traffic3,370 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 39 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 39 over Caney Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 39 over Caney Creek carry?

About 3,663 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 39 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 39 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.