US Bridges

SH 359 over Las Animas Creek

Fair

Duval County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of SH 339 · Structure no. 220670008609042

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 359 over Las Animas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 359 over Las Animas Creek in Duval County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,030 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 359
CrossesLas Animas Creek
Location0.35 MI W of SH 339
RouteState Highway 359
CountyDuval County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.59536, -98.41961
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic2,030 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
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 Las Animas Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 359 over Las Animas 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 Las Animas Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 359 over Las Animas Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns SH 359 over Las Animas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.