US Bridges

CR 179 (37000) over Slough Creek

FairPosted for load

Lamar County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of FM 2352 · Structure no. 011390AA0179001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 179 (37000) over Slough Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 179 (37000) over Slough Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 179 (37000)
CrossesSlough Creek
Location0.5 MI W of FM 2352
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.76167, -95.83762
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2010)
Projected traffic80 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 179 (37000) over Slough Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 179 (37000) over Slough Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 179 (37000) over Slough Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 179 (37000) over Slough Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 179 (37000) over Slough Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.