US Bridges

US 79 over Brushy Creek Relief No 2

Good

Milam County, Texas · 1.5 MI E of FM 486 · Structure no. 171660020405074

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
410 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,184
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79 over Brushy Creek Relief No 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 79 over Brushy Creek Relief No 2 in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 10,184 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,757 by 2042. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 79
CrossesBrushy Creek Relief No 2
Location1.5 MI E of FM 486
RouteU.S. Route 79
StateTexas
Coordinates30.62158, -97.18226
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,184 (2023)
Projected traffic19,757 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$85,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 79 over Brushy Creek Relief No 2 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 79 over Brushy Creek Relief No 2 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 79 over Brushy Creek Relief No 2 carry?

About 10,184 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 79 over Brushy Creek Relief No 2?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 79 over Brushy Creek Relief No 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.