US Bridges

SH 359 over KCS RR

Fair

Duval County, Texas · 3.45 MI SW of FM 716 · Structure no. 220670008608053

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
233 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,295
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 359 over KCS RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 359 over KCS RR in Duval County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,295 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,320 by 2033. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 359
CrossesKCS RR
Location3.45 MI SW of FM 716
RouteState Highway 359
CountyDuval County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.41126, -98.57128
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,295 (2020)
Projected traffic2,320 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 359 over KCS RR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 359 over KCS RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 359 over KCS RR carry?

About 1,295 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 359 over KCS RR?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 359 over KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.