US Bridges

US 79 over Neches Rv Rl (s)

Fair

Anderson County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Cherokee C/L · Structure no. 100010020602033

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
303 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,803
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79 over Neches Rv Rl (s) is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 79 over Neches Rv Rl (s) 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 4,803 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2033. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 79
CrossesNeches Rv Rl (s)
Location0.2 MI W of Cherokee C/L
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.89048, -95.43485
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadOther
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,803 (2023)
Projected traffic6,700 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Neches Rv Rl (s) built?

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

What condition is US 79 over Neches Rv Rl (s) 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 Neches Rv Rl (s) carry?

About 4,803 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 79 over Neches Rv Rl (s)?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 79 over Neches Rv Rl (s)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.