US Bridges

US 79 over Three Mile Creek

Good

Milam County, Texas · 0.85 MI NE of FM 2095 · Structure no. 171660020408059

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,782
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79 over Three Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 79 over Three Mile Creek in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 70 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 5,782 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,095 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 79
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location0.85 MI NE of FM 2095
RouteU.S. Route 79
StateTexas
Coordinates30.79221, -96.71162
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,782 (2023)
Projected traffic8,095 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 79 over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is US 79 over Three Mile 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 Three Mile Creek carry?

About 5,782 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 79 over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 79 over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.