US Bridges

US 79 over Parker Creek

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 0.5 MI NE of FM 839 · Structure no. 102010020607026

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,972
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79 over Parker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 79 over Parker Creek in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 75 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 5,972 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,086 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 79
CrossesParker Creek
Location0.5 MI NE of FM 839
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.09922, -94.86504
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,972 (2023)
Projected traffic9,086 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 79 over Parker Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 79 over Parker 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 79 over Parker Creek carry?

About 5,972 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 79 over Parker Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 79 over Parker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.