US 59 over Poesta Creek
FairBee County, Texas · 1.7 MI SW of US 181 · Structure no. 160130044702054
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 151 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,194
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 over Poesta Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over Poesta Creek in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 72 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 6,194 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,672 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 over Poesta Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is US 59 over Poesta 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 59 over Poesta Creek carry?
About 6,194 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 59 over Poesta Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 over Poesta Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.