US Bridges

US 79 over Railroad (up)

Fair

Anderson County, Texas · 9.0 MI E of US 287 · Structure no. 100010020601032

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,688
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79 over Railroad (up) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 79 over Railroad (up) in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4,688 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,220 by 2033. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 79
CrossesRailroad (up)
Location9.0 MI E of US 287
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.85038, -95.5149
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,688 (2023)
Projected traffic6,220 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 79 over Railroad (up) built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 79 over Railroad (up) 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 Railroad (up) carry?

About 4,688 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 79 over Railroad (up)?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 79 over Railroad (up)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.