US Bridges

FM 839 over Scoober Creek

Good

Rusk County, Texas · 5.8 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 102010054505021

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 839 over Scoober Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 839 over Scoober Creek in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 839
CrossesScoober Creek
Location5.8 MI S of US 79
RouteState Highway 839
StateTexas
Coordinates32.02677, -94.89531
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2020)
Projected traffic550 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 839 over Scoober Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 839 over Scoober 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 839 over Scoober Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 839 over Scoober Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 839 over Scoober Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.