FM 979 over Tidwell Creek
GoodRobertson County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 171980121002005
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 704
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 979 over Tidwell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 979 over Tidwell Creek 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 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 704 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 986 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 979 over Tidwell Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 979 over Tidwell Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM 979 over Tidwell Creek carry?
About 704 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 979 over Tidwell Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns FM 979 over Tidwell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.