US Bridges

US 59 over Mujerrero Creek

Fair

Goliad County, Texas · 4.1 MI NE of JCT FM 883 · Structure no. 160890008802007

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
199 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,961
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Mujerrero Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 59 over Mujerrero Creek in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 96 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 3,961 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,545 by 2042. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesMujerrero Creek
Location4.1 MI NE of JCT FM 883
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates28.56426, -97.54203
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length199 ft (60.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,961 (2022)
Projected traffic5,545 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Mujerrero Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is US 59 over Mujerrero 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 Mujerrero Creek carry?

About 3,961 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Mujerrero Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Mujerrero Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.