SH 279 over Pecan Bayou Relief #2
FairBrown County, Texas · 4.05 MI S of FM 2940 · Structure no. 230250048004012
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 161 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,297
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 279 over Pecan Bayou Relief #2 is a concrete culvert carrying SH 279 over Pecan Bayou Relief #2 in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 92 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 1,297 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2033. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 279 over Pecan Bayou Relief #2 built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is SH 279 over Pecan Bayou Relief #2 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SH 279 over Pecan Bayou Relief #2 carry?
About 1,297 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 279 over Pecan Bayou Relief #2?
The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 279 over Pecan Bayou Relief #2?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.