US Bridges

Tulane DR over US 59/LP 287

Good

Angelina County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 110030017603004

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,980
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tulane DR over US 59/LP 287 is a prestressed concrete other carrying Tulane DR over US 59/LP 287 in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,980 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,000 by 2036. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTulane DR
CrossesUS 59/LP 287
Location0.5 MI E of US 59
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.31216, -94.72156
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,980 (2016)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tulane DR over US 59/LP 287 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tulane DR over US 59/LP 287 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Tulane DR over US 59/LP 287 carry?

About 9,980 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Tulane DR over US 59/LP 287?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Tulane DR over US 59/LP 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.