SH 79 over Little Wichita River

Fair Condition98 years old3,255 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyArcher
Location6.4 Mi S Of FM 2224
CarriesSH 79
CrossesLittle Wichita River
Coordinates33.66318, -98.61316

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length171.9 ft (52.4 m)
Max Span43.0 ft (13.1 m)
Deck Width44.0 ft (13.4 m)
Deck Area702.2 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1928 (reconstructed 1955)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,255 (2020)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number030050028303009

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