Bus 59 over Hurricane Creek
FairAngelina County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of Loop 287 · Structure no. 110030017603011
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,340
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bus 59 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bus 59 over Hurricane Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 103 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 17,340 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,220 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 74 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bus 59 over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
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 17,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Bus 59 over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Bus 59 over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.