US 59 over Blanco Creek
FairGoliad County, Texas · 0.65 MI SW of FM 883 · Structure no. 160890008802005
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 293 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,643
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 over Blanco Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over Blanco Creek in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 95 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 4,643 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,691 by 2042. The structure is 293 ft (89.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 over Blanco Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is US 59 over Blanco 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 59 over Blanco Creek carry?
About 4,643 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 59 over Blanco Creek?
The structure is 293 ft (89.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 over Blanco Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.