US Bridges

FM 1639 over Wilds Creek

Good

Rusk County, Texas · 0.50 MI NE of FM 3053 · Structure no. 102010160802008

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1639 over Wilds Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1639 over Wilds Creek in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1639
CrossesWilds Creek
Location0.50 MI NE of FM 3053
RouteState Highway 1639
StateTexas
Coordinates32.35797, -94.96676
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2020)
Projected traffic360 by 2033
Trucks8%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1639 over Wilds Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1639 over Wilds 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1639 over Wilds Creek carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 1639 over Wilds Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1639 over Wilds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.