US Bridges

Lp 179 over Walkers Creek Tributary

Fair

Camp County, Texas · 1.10 MI W of US 271 · Structure no. 190320328901002

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,511
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 179 over Walkers Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 179 over Walkers Creek Tributary in Camp County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 2,511 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,280 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 179
CrossesWalkers Creek Tributary
Location1.10 MI W of US 271
RouteState Highway 179
CountyCamp County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00994, -94.98446
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,511 (2020)
Projected traffic3,280 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 179 over Walkers Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 179 over Walkers Creek Tributary 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 179 over Walkers Creek Tributary carry?

About 2,511 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lp 179 over Walkers Creek Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Lp 179 over Walkers Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.