US Bridges

Lp 287 & US 59 over Shirey Creek

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of SH 103 · Structure no. 110030255301014

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 287 & US 59 over Shirey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 287 & US 59 over Shirey Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 54 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,450 by 2030. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 287 & US 59
CrossesShirey Creek
Location0.5 MI N of SH 103
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyAngelina County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.35929, -94.69945
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2010)
Projected traffic42,450 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Lp 287 & US 59 over Shirey Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Lp 287 & US 59 over Shirey 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 Lp 287 & US 59 over Shirey Creek carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Lp 287 & US 59 over Shirey Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lp 287 & US 59 over Shirey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.