US Bridges

US 59 NB over Loop 287

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · 6.40 MI S of Nacogdoc C/L · Structure no. 110030017602079

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,098
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over Loop 287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB over Loop 287 in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 16,098 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,800 by 2033. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesLoop 287
Location6.40 MI S of Nacogdoc C/L
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyAngelina County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.36991, -94.71026
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,098 (2020)
Projected traffic20,800 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 NB over Loop 287 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 NB over Loop 287 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 59 NB over Loop 287 carry?

About 16,098 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over Loop 287?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over Loop 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.