US Bridges

RM 2059 over Pecan Creek

Fair

Coke County, Texas · 1.70 MI N of SH 158 · Structure no. 070410246701003

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
142 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 2059 over Pecan Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RM 2059 over Pecan Creek in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRM 2059
CrossesPecan Creek
Location1.70 MI N of SH 158
RouteState Highway 2059
StateTexas
Coordinates31.92919, -100.66135
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is RM 2059 over Pecan 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RM 2059 over Pecan Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RM 2059 over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RM 2059 over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.