FM 779 over Simpkins Crk

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Rains County, Texas · 11.10 MI S of US 69 · Structure no. 011900260601004

Built: 1963; 62 years old
Condition: Good; inspected March 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 42 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 296; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 779 over Simpkins Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FM 779 over Simpkins Crk in Rains County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 779

CrossesSimpkins Crk

Location11.10 MI S of US 69

RouteState Highway 779

CountyRains County

StateTexas

Coordinates32.74726, -95.64972

Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionMarch 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourScour evaluation has not been made

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

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 spans4

Design loadUnknown

Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width33 ft (10.2 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 Simpkins Crk built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 779 over Simpkins Crk 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 779 over Simpkins Crk carry?

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

How long is FM 779 over Simpkins Crk?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 779 over Simpkins Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.