US Bridges

Lp 179 over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

Camp County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of US 271 · Structure no. 190320328901003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,424
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 179 over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 179 over Union Pacific Railroad 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 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 6,424 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,430 by 2033. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 179
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.10 MI W of US 271
RouteState Highway 179
CountyCamp County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01207, -94.96822
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,424 (2023)
Projected traffic7,430 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 179 over Union Pacific Railroad built?

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

What condition is Lp 179 over Union Pacific Railroad 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Lp 179 over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 6,424 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lp 179 over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 179 over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.