US Bridges

FM 79 over Pine Creek Relief

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 1.90 MI NW of US 82 · Structure no. 011390068802029

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,639
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 79 over Pine Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 79 over Pine Creek Relief in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6,639 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,149 by 2039. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 79
CrossesPine Creek Relief
Location1.90 MI NW of US 82
RouteState Highway 79
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.69359, -95.6034
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,639 (2020)
Projected traffic8,149 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 79 over Pine Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 79 over Pine Creek Relief 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 79 over Pine Creek Relief carry?

About 6,639 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 79 over Pine Creek Relief?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 79 over Pine Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.