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FM 1179 over Sewer Creek

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.1 MI SW of SH 6 · Structure no. 170210004912092

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,083
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1179 over Sewer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1179 over Sewer Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 54 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 21,083 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2036. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 179 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1179
CrossesSewer Creek
Location0.1 MI SW of SH 6
RouteState Highway 1179
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.66267, -96.32816
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width179 ft (54.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,083 (2017)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
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 FM 1179 over Sewer Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is FM 1179 over Sewer 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1179 over Sewer Creek carry?

About 21,083 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1179 over Sewer Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 179 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1179 over Sewer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.