US Bridges

FM 739 over IH 45

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · FM 739 at IH 45 · Structure no. 181750009301055

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,166
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 739 over IH 45 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 739 over IH 45 in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,166 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2033. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 739
CrossesIH 45
LocationFM 739 at IH 45
RouteState Highway 739
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.00874, -96.43408
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,166 (2023)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$20,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 739 over IH 45 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 739 over IH 45 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 739 over IH 45 carry?

About 1,166 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 739 over IH 45?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 739 over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.