US 79 WB Ml over Carmel Creek
GoodWilliamson County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of SH 130 · Structure no. 142460020401089
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23,384
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 79 WB Ml over Carmel Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 79 WB Ml over Carmel Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 23,384 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,024 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 US 79 WB Ml over Carmel Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 79 WB Ml over Carmel 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US 79 WB Ml over Carmel Creek carry?
About 23,384 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 79 WB Ml over Carmel Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns US 79 WB Ml over Carmel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.