US Bridges

US 59 over Arroyo De Charco Escond.

Fair

Duval County, Texas · 10.3 MI W of SH 44 · Structure no. 220670054203016

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
205 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
2,029
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Arroyo De Charco Escond. is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 over Arroyo De Charco Escond. in Duval County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 76 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 2,029 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,850 by 2038. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59
CrossesArroyo De Charco Escond.
Location10.3 MI W of SH 44
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyDuval County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.79334, -98.80138
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadH 15
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,029 (2020)
Projected traffic4,850 by 2038
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 59 over Arroyo De Charco Escond. built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US 59 over Arroyo De Charco Escond. 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 US 59 over Arroyo De Charco Escond. carry?

About 2,029 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Arroyo De Charco Escond.?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Arroyo De Charco Escond.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.