US Bridges

FM 339 over Rocky Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 1.20 MI SE of FM 147 · Structure no. 091470166501003

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 339 over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 339 over Rocky Creek in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 339
CrossesRocky Creek
Location1.20 MI SE of FM 147
RouteState Highway 339
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.40398, -96.68492
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2023)
Projected traffic290 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 339 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 339 over Rocky Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 339 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 339 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 339 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.