FM 139 over Pauls Creek
FairShelby County, Texas · 0.20 MI SE of FM 417 · Structure no. 112100074201011
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 780
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 139 over Pauls Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 139 over Pauls Creek in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,092 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 139 over Pauls Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 139 over Pauls 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM 139 over Pauls Creek carry?
About 780 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 139 over Pauls Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 139 over Pauls Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.