US 79 / US 190 over Brazos River
FairRobertson County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of FM 1644 · Structure no. 171980020409061
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 822 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,096
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 79 / US 190 over Brazos River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 79 / US 190 over Brazos River in Robertson County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6,096 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,534 by 2042. The structure is 822 ft (250.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 79 / US 190 over Brazos River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 79 / US 190 over Brazos River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 79 / US 190 over Brazos River carry?
About 6,096 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 79 / US 190 over Brazos River?
The structure is 822 ft (250.5 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 79 / US 190 over Brazos River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.