US Bridges

CR 139 Lp over Big Elm CR Relief

Good

Milam County, Texas · 1.27 MI NW of US 77 · Structure no. 171660AA0162002

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 139 Lp over Big Elm CR Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 139 Lp over Big Elm CR Relief in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2037. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 139 Lp
CrossesBig Elm CR Relief
Location1.27 MI NW of US 77
RouteCounty Highway 139
StateTexas
Coordinates30.93858, -97.00354
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2017)
Projected traffic100 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 139 Lp over Big Elm CR Relief built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 139 Lp over Big Elm CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 139 Lp over Big Elm CR Relief carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 139 Lp over Big Elm CR Relief?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 139 Lp over Big Elm CR Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.