US 79 over Navasota River Relief
GoodLeon County, Texas · 5.45 MI S of SH 7 · Structure no. 171450020503046
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 303 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,180
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 79 over Navasota River Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 79 over Navasota River Relief in Leon County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 66 years old, older 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 3,180 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,360 by 2033. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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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 US 79 over Navasota River Relief built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is US 79 over Navasota River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US 79 over Navasota River Relief carry?
About 3,180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 79 over Navasota River Relief?
The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 79 over Navasota River Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.