US Bridges

FM 779 over Big Crk

Fair

Rains County, Texas · 7.20 MI S of US 69 · Structure no. 011900260601003

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

About this bridge

FM 779 over Big Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FM 779 over Big 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 779
CrossesBig Crk
Location7.20 MI S of US 69
RouteState Highway 779
CountyRains County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78157, -95.68765
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 Big Crk built?

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

What condition is FM 779 over Big 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 Big Crk carry?

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

How long is FM 779 over Big Crk?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 779 over Big Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.