US Bridges

US 79 over Bromley Creek

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 2.2 MI SW of US 259 · Structure no. 102010020607029

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
7,928
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79 over Bromley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 79 over Bromley Creek 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 7,928 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,696 by 2041. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 79
CrossesBromley Creek
Location2.2 MI SW of US 259
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.12418, -94.8195
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,928 (2023)
Projected traffic10,696 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 Creek 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 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 Bromley Creek carry?

About 7,928 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 79 over Bromley Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US 79 over Bromley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.