US Bridges

FM 1579 over Middle Creek Relief

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 1.33 MI E of US 90 · Structure no. 130760149801004

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1579 over Middle Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1579 over Middle Creek Relief 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1579
CrossesMiddle Creek Relief
Location1.33 MI E of US 90
RouteState Highway 1498
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68269, -96.86222
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2018)
Projected traffic491 by 2038
Trucks13%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1579 over Middle Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1579 over Middle Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1579 over Middle Creek Relief carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 1579 over Middle Creek Relief?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1579 over Middle Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.