US 79 over Mud Creek (w)
FairCherokee County, Texas · 6.25 MI E of US 69 · Structure no. 100370020604012
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 579 ft
- 19 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,822
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 79 over Mud Creek (w) is a concrete tee beam carrying US 79 over Mud Creek (w) in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 95 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 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 4,822 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,540 by 2033. The structure is 579 ft (176.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Mud Creek (w) built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is US 79 over Mud Creek (w) 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 Mud Creek (w) carry?
About 4,822 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 79 over Mud Creek (w)?
The structure is 579 ft (176.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns US 79 over Mud Creek (w)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.