US Bridges

SH 359 over Agua Poquita Creek

Fair

Duval County, Texas · 4.40 MI SW of FM 2295 · Structure no. 220670008609024

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,014
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 359 over Agua Poquita Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 359 over Agua Poquita Creek in Duval County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 98 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 1,014 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,010 by 2033. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 359
CrossesAgua Poquita Creek
Location4.40 MI SW of FM 2295
RouteState Highway 359
CountyDuval County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.54952, -98.46689
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,014 (2020)
Projected traffic2,010 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SH 359 over Agua Poquita Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is SH 359 over Agua Poquita 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 359 over Agua Poquita Creek carry?

About 1,014 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 359 over Agua Poquita Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 359 over Agua Poquita Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.