FM 979 over Duck Creek
FairRobertson County, Texas · 2.3 MI SW of FM 2096 · Structure no. 171980240001001
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,187
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 979 over Duck Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 979 over Duck Creek in Robertson County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 67 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 1,187 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,899 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 979 over Duck Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is FM 979 over Duck Creek 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 FM 979 over Duck Creek carry?
About 1,187 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FM 979 over Duck Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM 979 over Duck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.