US Bridges

FM 39 over Nrg Jewett Mine Haul RD

Fair

Leon County, Texas · 6.5 MI NW of US 79 · Structure no. 171450064301044

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,511
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 39 over Nrg Jewett Mine Haul RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 39 over Nrg Jewett Mine Haul RD in Leon County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,511 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,060 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM 39
CrossesNrg Jewett Mine Haul RD
Location6.5 MI NW of US 79
RouteState Highway 39
StateTexas
Coordinates31.40872, -96.23322
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,511 (2023)
Projected traffic3,060 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 39 over Nrg Jewett Mine Haul RD built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 39 over Nrg Jewett Mine Haul RD 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 Nrg Jewett Mine Haul RD carry?

About 1,511 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 39 over Nrg Jewett Mine Haul RD?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 39 over Nrg Jewett Mine Haul RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.