US Bridges

FM 2939 over White Oak Creek E Branch

Good

Newton County, Texas · 3.00 MI W of SH 87 · Structure no. 201760295302001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2939 over White Oak Creek E Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2939 over White Oak Creek E Branch in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 2939
CrossesWhite Oak Creek E Branch
Location3.00 MI W of SH 87
RouteState Highway 2939
StateTexas
Coordinates30.81192, -93.83316
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic490 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 2939 over White Oak Creek E Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2939 over White Oak Creek E Branch 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 2939 over White Oak Creek E Branch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 2939 over White Oak Creek E Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2939 over White Oak Creek E Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.