FM 279 over Neches Rv Rl
FairVan Zandt County, Texas · 1.00 MI E of FM 315 · Structure no. 102340024504035
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,535
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 279 over Neches Rv Rl is a concrete culvert carrying FM 279 over Neches Rv Rl in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 65 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 2,535 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,980 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 279 over Neches Rv Rl built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is FM 279 over Neches Rv Rl 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FM 279 over Neches Rv Rl carry?
About 2,535 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM 279 over Neches Rv Rl?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns FM 279 over Neches Rv Rl?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.