FM 139 over Carrow Creek
GoodShelby County, Texas · 0.75 MI SE of SH 7 · Structure no. 112100074201001
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 943
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 139 over Carrow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 139 over Carrow Creek in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 78 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 943 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,452 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 139 over Carrow Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is FM 139 over Carrow 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM 139 over Carrow Creek carry?
About 943 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FM 139 over Carrow Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns FM 139 over Carrow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.