US Bridges

FM 2359 over San Jose Creek

Fair

Duval County, Texas · 4.60 MI E of SH 16 · Structure no. 220670224401001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2359 over San Jose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2359 over San Jose Creek in Duval County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM 2359
CrossesSan Jose Creek
Location4.60 MI E of SH 16
RouteState Highway 2359
StateTexas
Coordinates28.01187, -98.51828
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 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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic220 by 2038
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 FM 2359 over San Jose Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2359 over San Jose 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 FM 2359 over San Jose Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is FM 2359 over San Jose Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2359 over San Jose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.