FM 1879 over Rita Blanca Creek
GoodDallam County, Texas · 7.1 MI N of US 87 · Structure no. 040560181101001
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 131
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1879 over Rita Blanca Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1879 over Rita Blanca Creek in Dallam County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1879 over Rita Blanca Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1879 over Rita Blanca Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1879 over Rita Blanca Creek carry?
About 131 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is FM 1879 over Rita Blanca Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1879 over Rita Blanca Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.