Sl 79 over San Felipe Creek
GoodVal Verde County, Texas · 8.1 MI N of US 277 · Structure no. 222330362101007
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 480 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,193
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sl 79 over San Felipe Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sl 79 over San Felipe Creek in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 2,193 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,250 by 2036. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sl 79 over San Felipe Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sl 79 over San Felipe 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Sl 79 over San Felipe Creek carry?
About 2,193 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sl 79 over San Felipe Creek?
The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Sl 79 over San Felipe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.