US Bridges

US 59 NB over Manahuilla CR

Good

Goliad County, Texas · 3.90 MI E of US 183/77A · Structure no. 160890008803085

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
539 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,625
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over Manahuilla CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB over Manahuilla CR in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

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 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesManahuilla CR
Location3.90 MI E of US 183/77A
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates28.67854, -97.32531
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length539 ft (164.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 NB over Manahuilla CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 NB over Manahuilla CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 NB over Manahuilla CR carry?

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

How long is US 59 NB over Manahuilla CR?

The structure is 539 ft (164.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over Manahuilla CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.