FM 279 over Murchison CR

Fair Condition96 years old1,342 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyVan Zandt
Location0.25 Mi NW Of FM 2339
CarriesFM 279
CrossesMurchison CR
Coordinates32.37545, -95.61844

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length53.1 ft (16.2 m)
Max Span9.8 ft (3 m)
Deck Width49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Deck Area246.2 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1930 (reconstructed 2006)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,342 (2023)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number102340024503004

Nearby Bridges

FM 2339 over Murchison Creek 0.3 mi Good CR 4713 over Murchison Creek Trib 0.7 mi Poor FM 2339 over Murchison Crk Tr 1.2 mi Fair FM 279 over Battle CR 4.2 mi Good CR 3514 over Kickapoo CR 4.4 mi Fair CR 3514 over Kickapoo CR Rl 4.5 mi Fair CR 3514 over Kickapoo Crk Rl 4.6 mi Good FM 314 over Kickapoo Creek 4.6 mi Fair FM 314 over Horsley Creek Trib 4.6 mi Good FM 2339 over Slater Creek 4.7 mi Good