US 79 over Gum Creek Tributary
GoodCherokee County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of US 69 · Structure no. 100370020603036
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,340
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 79 over Gum Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 79 over Gum Creek Tributary in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 11,340 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,880 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 79 over Gum Creek Tributary built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 79 over Gum Creek Tributary 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does US 79 over Gum Creek Tributary carry?
About 11,340 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 79 over Gum Creek Tributary?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns US 79 over Gum Creek Tributary?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.