US Bridges

FM 1579 over East Navidad River

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Texas · 2.25 MI E of US 90 · Structure no. 130760149801002

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
183
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1579 over East Navidad River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FM 1579 over East Navidad River in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 183 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2033. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1579
CrossesEast Navidad River
Location2.25 MI E of US 90
RouteState Highway 1579
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68296, -96.84661
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2020)
Projected traffic230 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1579 over East Navidad River built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1579 over East Navidad River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1579 over East Navidad River carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 1579 over East Navidad River?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1579 over East Navidad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.