US Bridges

US 79 over Town Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Texas · 2.9 MI SW of S Lp 256 · Structure no. 100010020507048

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,814
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79 over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 79 over Town Creek in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 64 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 9,814 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,160 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 79
CrossesTown Creek
Location2.9 MI SW of S Lp 256
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.72045, -95.69387
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,814 (2020)
Projected traffic16,160 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 79 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US 79 over Town 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 79 over Town Creek carry?

About 9,814 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 79 over Town Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 79 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.