FM 839 over Scoober Creek
FairRusk County, Texas · 5.9 MI N of US 79 · Structure no. 102010054505022
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 6 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 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2039. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 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 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 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FM 839 over Scoober Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.