FM 79 over Sanders Creek
GoodLamar County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of FM 2352 · Structure no. 011390068802036
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 225 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 624
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 79 over Sanders Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 79 over Sanders Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 624 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2035. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 32 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 79 over Sanders Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 79 over Sanders Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FM 79 over Sanders Creek carry?
About 624 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FM 79 over Sanders Creek?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 79 over Sanders Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.