US 79 over Howard Creek

Fair Condition86 years old6,727 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyAnderson
Location0.1 Mi E Of Lp 256
CarriesUS 79
CrossesHoward Creek
Coordinates31.77810, -95.61616

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length43.0 ft (13.1 m)
Max Span9.8 ft (3 m)
Deck Width87.9 ft (26.8 m)
Deck Area351.1 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1940 (reconstructed 1971)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,727 (2020)
Truck Traffic20%
Lanes On Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2022
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number100010020601025

Nearby Bridges

Moody ST over Wells Creek 0.4 mi Good SH 155 over Howard Creek 0.5 mi Fair Sl 256 over SH 155 0.5 mi Good US 79 over Lumpkins CR 0.5 mi Good Sl 256 over Howard Creek Trib 0.6 mi Good FM 3309 over Howard Creek Tr 0.8 mi Good E Lacy ST over Wells Crk Trib 1.1 mi Fair Sl 256 over Railroad (up)/wells CR 1.1 mi Good E Lacy (old Us84) over Wells Creek 1.1 mi Fair FM 3309 over Howard Creek 1.4 mi Fair