US Bridges

US 59 over Corral Creek

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 0.60 MI NE of FM 989 · Structure no. 190190021801075

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Corral Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 over Corral Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,100 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,940 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesCorral Creek
Location0.60 MI NE of FM 989
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates33.39329, -94.1009
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,100 (2022)
Projected traffic30,940 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 over Corral Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 over Corral Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 over Corral Creek carry?

About 22,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Corral Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Corral Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.