SH 279 over Lake Brownwood

Fair Condition95 years old2,335 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyBrown
Location1.20 Mi NE Of FM 3021
CarriesSH 279
CrossesLake Brownwood
Coordinates31.83424, -99.09983

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length556.1 ft (169.5 m)
Max Span49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Deck Width46.6 ft (14.2 m)
Deck Area2406.9 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1931 (reconstructed 1966)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,335 (2020)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number230250048002002

Nearby Bridges

FM 3021 over Rough Creek 1.4 mi Good CR 105 over Jim Ned Creek 1.7 mi Fair SH 279 over Dry Creek 2.0 mi Fair CR 105 over Briar Creek 2.2 mi Good CR 103 over Draw 2.6 mi Fair FM 2492 over Sand Creek Relief 2.6 mi Good FM 2492 over Sand Creek 2.7 mi Good FM 3021 over Rocky Creek 2.7 mi Good FM 2559 over Draw 3.4 mi Fair CR 132 over Draw 4.1 mi Good