FM 1979 over Little Cottonwood Creek
FairGuadalupe County, Texas · 3.3 MI E SH 123 · Structure no. 150950189803003
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 773
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1979 over Little Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1979 over Little Cottonwood Creek in Guadalupe 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 773 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1979 over Little Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1979 over Little Cottonwood 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1979 over Little Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 773 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 1979 over Little Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1979 over Little Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.