US Bridges

US 59 over Bowman Creek

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 6.70 MI SW of FM 2328 · Structure no. 190340021804034

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
79 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,567
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Bowman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 over Bowman Creek in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 70 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 9,567 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,394 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59
CrossesBowman Creek
Location6.70 MI SW of FM 2328
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyCass County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.03338, -94.32084
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.2 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,567 (2023)
Projected traffic13,394 by 2042
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 over Bowman Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 59 over Bowman 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 over Bowman Creek carry?

About 9,567 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Bowman Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Bowman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.