US Bridges

Whitehouse DR over US 59

Good

Angelina County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of Loop 287 · Structure no. 110030017603092

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitehouse DR over US 59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitehouse DR over US 59 in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 34 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 11,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2036. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWhitehouse DR
CrossesUS 59
Location0.8 MI S of Loop 287
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.29758, -94.72829
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2016)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Whitehouse DR over US 59 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Whitehouse DR 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 Whitehouse DR over US 59 carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Whitehouse DR over US 59?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Whitehouse DR over US 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.