US Bridges

FM 2359 over San Jose Creek

Fair

Duval County, Texas · 1.95 MI E of SH 16 · Structure no. 220670224401003

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
109 ft
9 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 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2033. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM 2359
CrossesSan Jose Creek
Location1.95 MI E of SH 16
RouteState Highway 2359
StateTexas
Coordinates28.01396, -98.56111
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic270 by 2033
Trucks35%
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 1972, making it 53 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 35% are trucks.

How long is FM 2359 over San Jose Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2359 over San Jose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.