US 79 over Sampson Creek

Fair Condition96 years old3,791 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyCherokee
Location2.05 Mi W Of Rusk C/l
CarriesUS 79
CrossesSampson Creek
Coordinates32.00017, -95.02005

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length128.0 ft (39 m)
Max Span28.9 ft (8.8 m)
Deck Width43.3 ft (13.2 m)
Deck Area514.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1930 (reconstructed 1960)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,791 (2020)
Truck Traffic23%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection123
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number100370020605014

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