US Bridges

FM 879 over Village Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 180710115902006

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,623
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 879 over Village Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 879 over Village Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,623 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,790 by 2033. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 879
CrossesVillage Creek
Location1.0 MI E of IH 45
RouteState Highway 879
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38597, -96.63459
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,623 (2023)
Projected traffic1,790 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 879 over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 879 over Village Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FM 879 over Village Creek carry?

About 1,623 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 879 over Village Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 879 over Village Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.