US Bridges

FM 339 over Elm Creek Relief

Good

Limestone County, Texas · 3.45 MI SE of SH 164 · Structure no. 091470089801006

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
169
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 339 over Elm Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 339 over Elm Creek Relief in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 74 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 169 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 339
CrossesElm Creek Relief
Location3.45 MI SE of SH 164
RouteState Highway 339
StateTexas
Coordinates31.49623, -96.71783
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2023)
Projected traffic250 by 2038
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 339 over Elm Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is FM 339 over Elm Creek Relief 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 339 over Elm Creek Relief carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 339 over Elm Creek Relief?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 339 over Elm Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.