SH 279 over Pecan Bayou

Fair Condition61 years old1,297 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyBrown
Location4.25 Mi S Of FM 2940
CarriesSH 279
CrossesPecan Bayou
Coordinates31.97313, -99.13045

Condition Ratings

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

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length231.0 ft (70.4 m)
Max Span89.9 ft (27.4 m)
Deck Width46.6 ft (14.2 m)
Deck Area999.7 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1965

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,297 (2020)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number230250048004031

Nearby Bridges

SH 279 over Pecan Bayou Relief #2 0.2 mi Fair SH 279 over Pecan Bayou Relief #1 0.2 mi Fair SH 279 over Holloway Creek 0.3 mi Fair CR 114 over Holloway Creek 0.9 mi Good SH 279 over Draw 0.9 mi Fair CR 114 over Turkey Creek 1.3 mi Fair SH 279 over Draw 2.1 mi Fair SH 279 over East Holloway Creek 2.5 mi Good CR 411 over E Holloway Creek 3.0 mi Fair CR 121 over Turkey Creek 3.5 mi Good