US Bridges

Alabama ST EB over US 59

Good

Harris County, Texas · US 59 & SH 288 I/C · Structure no. 121020002713161

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
343 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,760
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alabama ST EB over US 59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alabama ST EB over US 59 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 2,760 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,500 by 2031. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAlabama ST EB
CrossesUS 59
LocationUS 59 & SH 288 I/C
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73336, -95.37246
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,760 (2012)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Alabama ST EB over US 59 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alabama ST EB over US 59 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Alabama ST EB over US 59 carry?

About 2,760 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Alabama ST EB over US 59?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Alabama ST EB over US 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.