US Bridges

FM 39 over Plummers Creek Trib

Good

Limestone County, Texas · 2.90 MI SE of SH 14 · Structure no. 091470064303029

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,104
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 39 over Plummers Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying FM 39 over Plummers Creek Trib in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 2,104 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,208 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 39
CrossesPlummers Creek Trib
Location2.90 MI SE of SH 14
RouteState Highway 39
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.64674, -96.46947
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,104 (2023)
Projected traffic4,208 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 39 over Plummers Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 39 over Plummers Creek Trib 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 39 over Plummers Creek Trib carry?

About 2,104 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 39 over Plummers Creek Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 39 over Plummers Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.