US Bridges

Bus 59 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · 0.40 MI NE of Spur 278 · Structure no. 110030017602063

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,350
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 59 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bus 59 over Hurricane Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 24,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,090 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBus 59
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.40 MI NE of Spur 278
RouteState Highway 59
StateTexas
Coordinates31.33496, -94.7188
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,350 (2010)
Projected traffic34,090 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus 59 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus 59 over Hurricane 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 Bus 59 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 24,350 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bus 59 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Bus 59 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.