US Bridges

US 79 SB Ml over SH 130 FR

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.90 MI W of FM 685 · Structure no. 142460020401091

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
760 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,192
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79 SB Ml over SH 130 FR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 79 SB Ml over SH 130 FR 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 11,192 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,500 by 2036. The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 79 SB Ml
CrossesSH 130 FR
Location0.90 MI W of FM 685
RouteU.S. Route 79
StateTexas
Coordinates30.53849, -97.57636
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length760 ft (231.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,192 (2020)
Projected traffic24,500 by 2036
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 79 SB Ml over SH 130 FR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 79 SB Ml over SH 130 FR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 79 SB Ml over SH 130 FR carry?

About 11,192 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 79 SB Ml over SH 130 FR?

The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 79 SB Ml over SH 130 FR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.