US Bridges

US 79 over Lumpkins CR

Good

Anderson County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of Loop 256 · Structure no. 100010020601002

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,727
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79 over Lumpkins CR is a concrete culvert carrying US 79 over Lumpkins CR in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 99 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 6,727 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,160 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 79
CrossesLumpkins CR
Location0.7 MI E of Loop 256
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.78323, -95.60901
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,727 (2020)
Projected traffic12,160 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lumpkins CR built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 79 over Lumpkins CR 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 79 over Lumpkins CR carry?

About 6,727 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 79 over Lumpkins CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 79 over Lumpkins CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.