FM 279 over Battle CR
GoodVan Zandt County, Texas · 3.00 MI W of FM 2010 · Structure no. 102340024504037
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,094
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 279 over Battle CR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 279 over Battle CR in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,094 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,130 by 2033. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 279 over Battle CR built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 279 over Battle CR 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 FM 279 over Battle CR carry?
About 2,094 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 279 over Battle CR?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FM 279 over Battle CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.