US Bridges

FM 39 over US 190

Fair

Madison County, Texas · 1.75 MI N of FM 1372 · Structure no. 171540011703084

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,292
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 39 over US 190 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 39 over US 190 in Madison County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 2,292 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2039. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 39
CrossesUS 190
Location1.75 MI N of FM 1372
RouteState Highway 39
CountyMadison County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.91409, -96.11063
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,292 (2019)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 39 over US 190 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 39 over US 190 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 39 over US 190 carry?

About 2,292 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 39 over US 190?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 39 over US 190?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.