US Bridges

FM 339 over Br Rocky Crk

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 0.70 MI SE of FM 147 · Structure no. 091470166501004

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

About this bridge

FM 339 over Br Rocky Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FM 339 over Br Rocky Crk 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 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 339
CrossesBr Rocky Crk
Location0.70 MI SE of FM 147
RouteState Highway 339
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.40963, -96.68877
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 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 2038
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 Br Rocky Crk built?

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

What condition is FM 339 over Br Rocky Crk 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 Br Rocky Crk carry?

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

How long is FM 339 over Br Rocky Crk?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FM 339 over Br Rocky Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.