US 59 SB over White Oak Creek
FairAngelina County, Texas · 2.50 MI N of Polk C/L · Structure no. 110030017603068
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,364
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 SB over White Oak Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over White Oak Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 8,364 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 40 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US 59 SB over White Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 59 SB over White Oak 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 US 59 SB over White Oak Creek carry?
About 8,364 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is US 59 SB over White Oak Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 SB over White Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.