US 79 over Buffalo Creek Rel No 1

Fair Condition59 years old5,884 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyLeon
Location4.1 Mi E Of SH 75
CarriesUS 79
CrossesBuffalo Creek Rel No 1
Coordinates31.49624, -96.00937

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length759.8 ft (231.6 m)
Max Span40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Width35.4 ft (10.8 m)
Deck Area2501.3 sq m
Main Spans19
Year Built1967

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,884 (2020)
Truck Traffic19%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number171450020505052

Nearby Bridges

US 79 over Buffalo Creek 0.4 mi Fair US 79 over Buffalo Creek Rel No 2 0.4 mi Good CR 212 over Bliss Creek 2.8 mi Good FM 1848 over Buffalo Creek 2.8 mi Good FM 1848 over Browns Creek 3.0 mi Good CR 223 over Buffalo Creek 3.1 mi Fair US 79 over Draw 3.4 mi Fair SH 75 over Cane Branch 4.2 mi Fair SH 75 over Buffalo Creek 4.3 mi Fair SH 75 over Bliss Creek 4.3 mi Fair