US 59 SB over Aiken Creek
FairBowie County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of FM 2148 · Structure no. 190190021801003
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 185 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,388
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 SB over Aiken Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 59 SB over Aiken Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 99 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 8,388 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,743 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 42 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 SB over Aiken Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is US 59 SB over Aiken 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 59 SB over Aiken Creek carry?
About 8,388 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is US 59 SB over Aiken Creek?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 SB over Aiken Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.