FM 79 over Sanders Creek Relief
GoodLamar County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of FM 2352 · Structure no. 011390068802037
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 580
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 79 over Sanders Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 79 over Sanders Creek Relief 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 79 over Sanders Creek Relief built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 79 over Sanders Creek Relief 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FM 79 over Sanders Creek Relief carry?
About 580 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FM 79 over Sanders Creek Relief?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 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 Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.