US 59 SB over Procella Creek
FairAngelina County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of Nacogdo C/L · Structure no. 110030017602041
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,029
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 SB over Procella Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 59 SB over Procella Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 90 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 13,029 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,050 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 SB over Procella Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is US 59 SB over Procella Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does US 59 SB over Procella Creek carry?
About 13,029 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 59 SB over Procella Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 SB over Procella Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.