US Bridges

RM 2059 over Colorado River Relief

Good

Coke County, Texas · 5.60 MI SW of RM 1672 · Structure no. 070410246701001

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 2059 over Colorado River Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RM 2059 over Colorado River Relief in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRM 2059
CrossesColorado River Relief
Location5.60 MI SW of RM 1672
RouteState Highway 2059
StateTexas
Coordinates32.02008, -100.7353
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 RM 2059 over Colorado River Relief built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 2059 over Colorado River Relief 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RM 2059 over Colorado River Relief carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RM 2059 over Colorado River Relief?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RM 2059 over Colorado River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.