US Bridges

FM 639 over Richland Crk Br No 2

Good

Navarro County, Texas · 4.40 MI N of FM 744 · Structure no. 181750099701002

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
455
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 639 over Richland Crk Br No 2 is a concrete culvert carrying FM 639 over Richland Crk Br No 2 in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 77 years old, older 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 455 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 639
CrossesRichland Crk Br No 2
Location4.40 MI N of FM 744
RouteState Highway 639
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.04436, -96.82497
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2020)
Projected traffic370 by 2033
Trucks54%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 639 over Richland Crk Br No 2 built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is FM 639 over Richland Crk Br No 2 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 639 over Richland Crk Br No 2 carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is FM 639 over Richland Crk Br No 2?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 639 over Richland Crk Br No 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.