US Bridges

FM 39 over Plummers Creek Trib

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 4.25 MI SE of SH 14 · Structure no. 091470064303030

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 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 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 2,104 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,208 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 35 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
Location4.25 MI SE of SH 14
RouteState Highway 39
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.62885, -96.46084
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 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 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 39 over Plummers Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.