FM 979 over Little Brazos River

Fair Condition70 years old704 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyRobertson
Location3.3 Mi W Of SH 6
CarriesFM 979
CrossesLittle Brazos River
Coordinates30.98051, -96.73158

Condition Ratings

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

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignSlab
Total Length200.1 ft (61 m)
Max Span24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Width25.3 ft (7.7 m)
Deck Area469.7 sq m
Main Spans8
Year Built1956

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic704 (2023)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number171980121002004

Nearby Bridges

FM 979 over Brazos River 1.6 mi Fair Wildcat Bridge RD over Little Brazos River 2.5 mi Fair SH 6 SB over Walnut Creek 2.7 mi Fair SH 6 NB over Walnut Creek 2.7 mi Fair SH 6 SB over Walnut Creek Relief No 1 2.8 mi Good SH 6 NB over Walnut Creek Relief No 1 2.9 mi Fair FM 1644 over Tidewell Creek 2.9 mi Fair SH 6 over Walnut Creek Relief No 2 2.9 mi Good FM 979 over Tidwell Creek 3.0 mi Good W Wharton ST over Tidwell Creek 3.0 mi Good