US Bridges

US 79 over Bromley CR TR

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 0.35 MI NE of Lp 571 · Structure no. 102010020607028

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,640
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79 over Bromley CR TR is a concrete culvert carrying US 79 over Bromley CR TR in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 7,640 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,696 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 79
CrossesBromley CR TR
Location0.35 MI NE of Lp 571
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.12322, -94.82128
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,640 (2021)
Projected traffic10,696 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bromley CR TR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US 79 over Bromley CR TR 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 Bromley CR TR carry?

About 7,640 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 79 over Bromley CR TR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 79 over Bromley CR TR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.