SH 239 over Miller Creek
GoodRefugio County, Texas · 8.44 MI E of US 77 · Structure no. 161960034901006
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,545
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 239 over Miller Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 239 over Miller 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 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 2,545 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,327 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 239 over Miller Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 239 over Miller 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SH 239 over Miller Creek carry?
About 2,545 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SH 239 over Miller Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns SH 239 over Miller Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.