US 79 over Ham Branch

Fair Condition99 years old15,363 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyMilam
Location0.10 Mi E Of FM 487 S
CarriesUS 79
CrossesHam Branch
Coordinates30.65401, -97.00491

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignSlab
Total Length56.1 ft (17.1 m)
Max Span14.1 ft (4.3 m)
Deck Width49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Deck Area259.9 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1927 (reconstructed 1955)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic15,363 (2023)
Truck Traffic13%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number171660020406058

Nearby Bridges

FM 908 over Rockdale Branch 0.5 mi Good FM 487 over Draw 0.8 mi Fair US 77 over Small Creek 1.4 mi Fair US 77 over US 79 & Bnsf Rr 1.6 mi Fair FM 487 over Draw 2.1 mi Good US 77 over Ham Branch 2.2 mi Fair US 77 over Small Creek 2.4 mi Fair US 77 over Small Creek 3.2 mi Fair US 79 over Dry Sandy Creek 3.4 mi Fair FM 908 over Reese Creek 3.4 mi Fair