SH 179 over IH 45

Fair Condition56 years old2,196 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyFreestone
Location8.2 Mi S Of US 84
CarriesSH 179
CrossesIH 45
Coordinates31.59753, -96.15400

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length299.9 ft (91.4 m)
Max Span100.1 ft (30.5 m)
Deck Width46.3 ft (14.1 m)
Deck Area1288.7 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1970

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,196 (2023)
Truck Traffic15%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number170820067502152

Nearby Bridges

FM 489 over IH 45 Mls 0.8 mi Good FM 489 over Cedar Creek 1.7 mi Fair IH 45 Efr over Hog Creek 2.0 mi Good IH 45 NB over Hog Creek 2.0 mi Fair IH 45 SB over Hog Creek 2.0 mi Fair IH 45 W Fr over Hog Creek 2.0 mi Good SH 75 over Hog Creek 2.2 mi Fair FM 489 over Linn Creek 2.4 mi Fair CR 660 over IH 45 2.6 mi Good CR 471 over Cedar Creek 2.7 mi Good