US 79 over Gum Creek

Fair Condition97 years old11,130 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyCherokee
Location0.20 Mi E Of FM 747
CarriesUS 79
CrossesGum Creek
Coordinates31.95540, -95.30590

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length106.0 ft (32.3 m)
Max Span25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Deck Width44.9 ft (13.7 m)
Deck Area442.5 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1929 (reconstructed 1960)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic11,130 (2021)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection123
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number100370020603008

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