FM 1579 over Middle Creek
GoodFayette County, Texas · 1.25 MI E of US 90 · Structure no. 130760149801003
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 351
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1579 over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1579 over Middle Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 491 by 2038. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 FM 1579 over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1579 over Middle 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1579 over Middle Creek carry?
About 351 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 1579 over Middle Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1579 over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.