US 59/71 SB over Red River
FairBowie County, Texas · Red River/State Line · Structure no. 190190021701007
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,235
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59/71 SB over Red River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59/71 SB over Red River in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 7,235 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,750 by 2031. The structure is 2,160 ft (658.4 m) long and 52 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 59/71 SB over Red River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 59/71 SB over Red 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 59/71 SB over Red River carry?
About 7,235 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 59/71 SB over Red River?
The structure is 2,160 ft (658.4 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns US 59/71 SB over Red River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.