US Bridges

US 59 over Frazier Creek

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 4.30 MI SW of FM 2328 · Structure no. 190340021804076

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
375 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,567
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Frazier Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over Frazier Creek in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesFrazier Creek
Location4.30 MI SW of FM 2328
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates33.05439, -94.29019
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 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 closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Frazier Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 over Frazier 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 Frazier Creek carry?

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

How long is US 59 over Frazier Creek?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Frazier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.