US Bridges

US 79 over Neches River

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 0.00 MI E of Anderson C/L · Structure no. 100370020603034

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
545 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,847
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79 over Neches River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 79 over Neches River in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,847 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2038. The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 79
CrossesNeches River
Location0.00 MI E of Anderson C/L
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.89229, -95.43137
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+14 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length545 ft (166.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,847 (2020)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2038
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 US 79 over Neches River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 79 over Neches River 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 River carry?

About 3,847 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 79 over Neches River?

The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 79 over Neches River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.