US Bridges

CR 339 over Coyote Creek

Poor

Runnels County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 072000AA0339033

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
123 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 339 over Coyote Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 339 over Coyote Creek in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 339
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location0.50 MI W of US 83
RouteCounty Highway 339
CountyRunnels County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.86952, -99.96714
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 339 over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 339 over Coyote Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 339 over Coyote Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 339 over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 339 over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.