US Bridges

FM 39 over BNSF RR

Fair

Leon County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of SH 7 · Structure no. 171450064301027

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,201
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 39 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 39 over BNSF RR in Leon County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,201 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2033. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 39
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.8 MI S of SH 7
RouteState Highway 39
CountyLeon County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.24561, -96.13047
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,201 (2020)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$429,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 39 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 39 over BNSF RR 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 BNSF RR carry?

About 2,201 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 39 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 39 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.