US Bridges

FM 39 over Trib Plummers Crk

Good

Limestone County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of SH 14 · Structure no. 091470064303041

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,908
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 39 over Trib Plummers Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FM 39 over Trib Plummers Crk in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,908 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 39
CrossesTrib Plummers Crk
Location0.10 MI E of SH 14
RouteState Highway 39
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.67254, -96.49421
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,908 (2020)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 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 Trib Plummers Crk built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 39 over Trib Plummers Crk 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 July 2023.

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

About 3,908 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 39 over Trib Plummers Crk?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FM 39 over Trib Plummers Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.