US Bridges

US 59 SB over Manahuilla Creek

Fair

Goliad County, Texas · 3.9 MI E of US 183 · Structure no. 160890008803014

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
539 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,625
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 SB over Manahuilla Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over Manahuilla Creek in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1959, 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 3,625 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,350 by 2042. The structure is 539 ft (164.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59 SB
CrossesManahuilla Creek
Location3.9 MI E of US 183
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyGoliad County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.67906, -97.32554
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+11 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length539 ft (164.4 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,625 (2022)
Projected traffic4,350 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SB over Manahuilla Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 59 SB over Manahuilla 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 SB over Manahuilla Creek carry?

About 3,625 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 59 SB over Manahuilla Creek?

The structure is 539 ft (164.4 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 SB over Manahuilla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.