US Bridges

FM 139 over Browley Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Texas · 0.01 MI S of FM 2694 · Structure no. 112100074201013

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,194
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 139 over Browley Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 139 over Browley 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 5 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 1,194 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,695 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 139
CrossesBrowley Creek
Location0.01 MI S of FM 2694
RouteState Highway 139
CountyShelby County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76937, -93.90665
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,194 (2022)
Projected traffic1,695 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 139 over Browley Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 139 over Browley 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 Browley Creek carry?

About 1,194 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 139 over Browley 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 Browley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.