US 79 over Salty Creek
GoodMilam County, Texas · 2.5 MI E of FM 486 · Structure no. 171660020405078
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,184
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 79 over Salty Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 79 over Salty Creek in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 79 over Salty Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 79 over Salty Creek 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 Salty Creek carry?
About 10,184 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 79 over Salty Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns US 79 over Salty Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.