SH 79 over Red River Relief
GoodClay County, Texas · 0.45 MI SW of Red River · Structure no. 030390028201123
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,090 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,337
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 79 over Red River Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 79 over Red River Relief in Clay County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,337 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,230 by 2033. The structure is 1,090 ft (332.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 79 over Red River Relief built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 79 over Red River Relief 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SH 79 over Red River Relief carry?
About 1,337 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 79 over Red River Relief?
The structure is 1,090 ft (332.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 79 over Red River Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.