US 82 over FM 79
FairLamar County, Texas · 1.4 MI SW of US 271 North · Structure no. 011390169001032
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 187 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,049
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 82 over FM 79 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over FM 79 in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 13,049 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,700 by 2033. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 82 over FM 79 built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 82 over FM 79 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 2022.
How much traffic does US 82 over FM 79 carry?
About 13,049 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 82 over FM 79?
The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns US 82 over FM 79?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.