FM 779 over Franks Crk

Fair

Rains County, Texas · 4.60 MI S of US 69 · Structure no. 011900260601002

Built: 1962; 63 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected March 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 33 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 296; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 779 over Franks Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FM 779 over Franks Crk in Rains County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 779

CrossesFranks Crk

Location4.60 MI S of US 69

RouteState Highway 779

CountyRains County

StateTexas

Coordinates32.80227, -95.71371

Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.

Last inspectionMarch 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourScour evaluation has not been made

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating36 US tons

Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans3

Design loadUnknown

Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)

Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2020)

Projected traffic350 by 2033

Trucks8%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed—

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 779 over Franks Crk built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 779 over Franks Crk 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 FM 779 over Franks Crk carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 779 over Franks Crk?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 779 over Franks Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.