FM 2879 over Little Cypress Bayou
GoodHarrison County, Texas · 2.45 MI S of SH 154 · Structure no. 191030288001002
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 428 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,954
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2879 over Little Cypress Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2879 over Little Cypress Bayou 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 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 1,954 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,030 by 2033. The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2879 over Little Cypress Bayou 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 Bayou 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does FM 2879 over Little Cypress Bayou carry?
About 1,954 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FM 2879 over Little Cypress Bayou?
The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2879 over Little Cypress Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.