US Bridges

FM 2879 over Little Cypress Byu N Rel

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 2.15 MI S of SH 154 · Structure no. 191030288001001

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,954
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2879 over Little Cypress Byu N Rel is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2879 over Little Cypress Byu N Rel in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 59 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 1,954 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,030 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 2879
CrossesLittle Cypress Byu N Rel
Location2.15 MI S of SH 154
RouteState Highway 2879
StateTexas
Coordinates32.64001, -94.6728
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,954 (2018)
Projected traffic3,030 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 2879 over Little Cypress Byu N Rel built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is FM 2879 over Little Cypress Byu N Rel 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2879 over Little Cypress Byu N Rel carry?

About 1,954 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 2879 over Little Cypress Byu N Rel?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2879 over Little Cypress Byu N Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.