US Bridges

FM 839 over Striker Creek

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 14.4 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 102010054505020

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
325 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
505
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 839 over Striker Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 839 over Striker Creek in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2041. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 839
CrossesStriker Creek
Location14.4 MI S of US 79
RouteState Highway 839
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.92931, -94.9755
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadOther
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2023)
Projected traffic672 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$507,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 839 over Striker Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 839 over Striker 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 839 over Striker Creek carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 839 over Striker Creek?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 839 over Striker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.