US Bridges

SH 359 over Piedras Pintas Creek

Fair

Duval County, Texas · 13.50 MI SW of SH 44 · Structure no. 220670008610025

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,756
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 359 over Piedras Pintas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 359 over Piedras Pintas 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 1,756 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,080 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 359
CrossesPiedras Pintas Creek
Location13.50 MI SW of SH 44
RouteState Highway 359
CountyDuval County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.61519, -98.37815
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,756 (2020)
Projected traffic3,080 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Piedras Pintas 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 Piedras Pintas 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 Piedras Pintas Creek carry?

About 1,756 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 359 over Piedras Pintas Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SH 359 over Piedras Pintas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.