US Bridges

US 59 NB over Little Cypress Byu Rel

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 9.25 MI N of Lp 390 · Structure no. 191030006207031

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,832
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over Little Cypress Byu Rel is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 59 NB over Little Cypress Byu Rel in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 72 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 4,832 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,280 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesLittle Cypress Byu Rel
Location9.25 MI N of Lp 390
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70631, -94.3441
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,832 (2020)
Projected traffic10,280 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 NB over Little Cypress Byu Rel built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US 59 NB over Little Cypress Byu Rel 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 NB over Little Cypress Byu Rel carry?

About 4,832 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over Little Cypress Byu Rel?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over Little Cypress Byu Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.