US Bridges

US 59 NB over Neches River

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · Polk County Line · Structure no. 110030017603069

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
382 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,751
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over Neches River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB over Neches River in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 62 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 10,751 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2033. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesNeches River
LocationPolk County Line
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates31.13288, -94.80989
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,751 (2024)
Projected traffic14,400 by 2033
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 NB over Neches River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 59 NB over Neches River 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 NB over Neches River carry?

About 10,751 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over Neches River?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over Neches River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.