FM 139 over Tenaha Bayou
PoorShelby County, Texas · 1.85 MI NW of FM 417 · Structure no. 112100074201014
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 819 ft
- 27 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 869
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 139 over Tenaha Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 139 over Tenaha Bayou in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 869 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,217 by 2042. The structure is 819 ft (249.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 139 over Tenaha Bayou built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 139 over Tenaha Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does FM 139 over Tenaha Bayou carry?
About 869 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 139 over Tenaha Bayou?
The structure is 819 ft (249.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns FM 139 over Tenaha Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.