US Bridges

US 59 over Beach Creek

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 0.30 MI NE of SH 11 · Structure no. 190340021804077

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,668
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Beach Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 over Beach Creek in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8,668 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,394 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 177 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59
CrossesBeach Creek
Location0.30 MI NE of SH 11
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyCass County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01616, -94.3497
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width177 ft (53.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,668 (2020)
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 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 Beach Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 over Beach 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 Beach Creek carry?

About 8,668 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Beach Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 177 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Beach Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.