US 79 over Turkey Creek

Fair Condition76 years old6,490 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyRusk
Location0.8 Mi SW Of Lp 571
CarriesUS 79
CrossesTurkey Creek
Coordinates32.11368, -94.83905

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignSlab
Total Length180.1 ft (54.9 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Area702.7 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1950

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,490 (2021)
Truck Traffic19%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number102010020607027

Nearby Bridges

CR 407 (old SH 43) over Turkey CR 0.3 mi Fair CR 402 over Turkey CR 0.6 mi Good CR 407 over Turkey CR Tr 0.6 mi Good CR 407 (old SH 43) over Bromley CR Tr 1.2 mi Fair US 79 over Bromley CR Tr 1.2 mi Fair CR 407 (old SH 43) over Bromley CR 1.3 mi Fair US 79 over Bromley Creek 1.4 mi Fair US 79 over Bromley Creek Relief 1.5 mi Fair FM 225 over Shawnee Creek 1.7 mi Fair US 79 over Parker Creek 1.8 mi Fair