US 59 NB over Aiken Creek
FairBowie County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of FM 2148 · Structure no. 190190021801039
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 212 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,385
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 NB over Aiken Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB over Aiken Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 8,385 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,743 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 37 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 NB over Aiken Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 59 NB 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 NB over Aiken Creek carry?
About 8,385 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is US 59 NB over Aiken Creek?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 NB over Aiken Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.