US 79 over Upper Keechi Creek Rel
FairLeon County, Texas · 2.4 MI W of FM 542 · Structure no. 171450020505050
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 480 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,615
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 79 over Upper Keechi Creek Rel is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 79 over Upper Keechi Creek Rel in Leon County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5,615 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,110 by 2033. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 79 over Upper Keechi Creek Rel built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 79 over Upper Keechi Creek Rel 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US 79 over Upper Keechi Creek Rel carry?
About 5,615 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 79 over Upper Keechi Creek Rel?
The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 79 over Upper Keechi Creek Rel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.