US Bridges

US 79 Nb/Eb over Kenney Fort Blvd

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 2.85 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 142460020401180

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,652
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79 Nb/Eb over Kenney Fort Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 79 Nb/Eb over Kenney Fort Blvd in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 20,652 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,695 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 79 Nb/Eb
CrossesKenney Fort Blvd
Location2.85 MI E of IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 79
StateTexas
Coordinates30.52182, -97.63983
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionFebruary 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, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,652 (2021)
Projected traffic34,695 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Nb/Eb over Kenney Fort Blvd built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 79 Nb/Eb over Kenney Fort Blvd 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 Nb/Eb over Kenney Fort Blvd carry?

About 20,652 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 79 Nb/Eb over Kenney Fort Blvd?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 79 Nb/Eb over Kenney Fort Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.