US Bridges

US 79 over Neches Rv Rl (n)

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 0.55 MI E of Anderson C/L · Structure no. 100370020603007

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,226
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79 over Neches Rv Rl (n) is a concrete tee beam carrying US 79 over Neches Rv Rl (n) in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 97 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 5 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 4,226 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,916 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 79
CrossesNeches Rv Rl (n)
Location0.55 MI E of Anderson C/L
RouteU.S. Route 79
StateTexas
Coordinates31.89586, -95.42401
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,226 (2021)
Projected traffic5,916 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 79 over Neches Rv Rl (n) built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 79 over Neches Rv Rl (n) 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 79 over Neches Rv Rl (n) carry?

About 4,226 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

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

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.