US Bridges

US 79 over UPRR & CR 354

Good

Milam County, Texas · 4.05 MI NE of FM 2095 · Structure no. 171660020408069

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
520 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,096
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79 over UPRR & CR 354 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 79 over UPRR & CR 354 in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6,096 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,534 by 2042. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 79
CrossesUPRR & CR 354
Location4.05 MI NE of FM 2095
RouteU.S. Route 79
StateTexas
Coordinates30.82022, -96.67154
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,096 (2023)
Projected traffic8,534 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 79 over UPRR & CR 354 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 79 over UPRR & CR 354 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 UPRR & CR 354 carry?

About 6,096 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 79 over UPRR & CR 354?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 79 over UPRR & CR 354?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.