US Bridges

FM 2339 over Slater Creek

Good

Van Zandt County, Texas · 1.8 MI E of FM 773 · Structure no. 102340226501001

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,382
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2339 over Slater Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 2339 over Slater Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,382 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 2339
CrossesSlater Creek
Location1.8 MI E of FM 773
RouteState Highway 2339
StateTexas
Coordinates32.35542, -95.69565
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,382 (2023)
Projected traffic1,310 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2339 over Slater Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2339 over Slater 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2339 over Slater Creek carry?

About 1,382 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 2339 over Slater 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 2339 over Slater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.