US Bridges

US 59 Nbfr U-Turn over US 59

Good

Angelina County, Texas · At Whitehouse DR · Structure no. 110030017603008

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 Nbfr U-Turn over US 59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 Nbfr U-Turn over US 59 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 700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2036. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 Nbfr U-Turn
CrossesUS 59
LocationAt Whitehouse DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.29776, -94.72827
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2016)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US 59 Nbfr U-Turn over US 59 built?

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

What condition is US 59 Nbfr U-Turn over US 59 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 US 59 Nbfr U-Turn over US 59 carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is US 59 Nbfr U-Turn over US 59?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 Nbfr U-Turn over US 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.