US Bridges

SH 79 NB over SH 79 SB Conn/Fm 369 WB

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 2.20 MI S of US 82 · Structure no. 032430028306070

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,684
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 79 NB over SH 79 SB Conn/Fm 369 WB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 79 NB over SH 79 SB Conn/Fm 369 WB in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 7,684 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,190 by 2033. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesSH 79 NB
CrossesSH 79 SB Conn/Fm 369 WB
Location2.20 MI S of US 82
RouteState Highway 79
StateTexas
Coordinates33.85451, -98.48475
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,684 (2019)
Projected traffic3,190 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 79 NB over SH 79 SB Conn/Fm 369 WB built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 79 NB over SH 79 SB Conn/Fm 369 WB 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 79 NB over SH 79 SB Conn/Fm 369 WB carry?

About 7,684 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 79 NB over SH 79 SB Conn/Fm 369 WB?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 79 NB over SH 79 SB Conn/Fm 369 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.