US 79 NB (eb) over Chandler Creek
FairWilliamson County, Texas · 4.2 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 142460020401004
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 224 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,657
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 79 NB (eb) over Chandler Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 79 NB (eb) over Chandler Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 99 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 14,657 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,877 by 2039. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 79 NB (eb) over Chandler Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is US 79 NB (eb) over Chandler 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US 79 NB (eb) over Chandler Creek carry?
About 14,657 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 79 NB (eb) over Chandler Creek?
The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns US 79 NB (eb) over Chandler Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.