US Bridges

FM 1839 over Briar Creek

Good

Navarro County, Texas · 3.20 MI N of SH 22 · Structure no. 181750178601001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
682
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1839 over Briar Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1839 over Briar Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 682 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 1839
CrossesBriar Creek
Location3.20 MI N of SH 22
RouteState Highway 1839
StateTexas
Coordinates32.12649, -96.5624
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic682 (2014)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2033
Trucks4%
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 1839 over Briar Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1839 over Briar Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1839 over Briar Creek carry?

About 682 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1839 over Briar Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1839 over Briar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.