US 59 over Black Bayou
FairCass County, Texas · 0.10 MI SW of SH 77 · Structure no. 190340021804070
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 260 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,956
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 over Black Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over Black Bayou in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 12,956 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,720 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 over Black Bayou built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 59 over Black Bayou 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 Black Bayou carry?
About 12,956 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 59 over Black Bayou?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 over Black Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.