US 79 over Navasota River Relief
FairRobertson County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of Navasota Rive · Structure no. 171980020502044
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 212 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,139
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 79 over Navasota River Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 79 over Navasota River Relief in Robertson County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 66 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 6 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 3,139 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,395 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 over Navasota River Relief built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is US 79 over Navasota River Relief 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 over Navasota River Relief carry?
About 3,139 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.
How long is US 79 over Navasota River Relief?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 79 over Navasota River Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.