US Bridges

SH 239 over Chupaderro Creek

Fair

Refugio County, Texas · 5.58 MI E of US 77 · Structure no. 161960034901005

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,003
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 239 over Chupaderro Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 239 over Chupaderro Creek in Refugio County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 2,003 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,327 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 239
CrossesChupaderro Creek
Location5.58 MI E of US 77
RouteState Highway 239
CountyRefugio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.48118, -96.96701
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,003 (2023)
Projected traffic4,327 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 SH 239 over Chupaderro Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 239 over Chupaderro Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 239 over Chupaderro Creek carry?

About 2,003 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 239 over Chupaderro Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 239 over Chupaderro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.