US Bridges

US 59 SB over Little Cypress Byu Rel

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 9.20 MI N of Lp 390 · Structure no. 191030006207048

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
182 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,058
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 SB over Little Cypress Byu Rel is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over Little Cypress Byu Rel in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5,058 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,280 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 SB
CrossesLittle Cypress Byu Rel
Location9.20 MI N of Lp 390
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70627, -94.34433
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,058 (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 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 SB over Little Cypress Byu Rel built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 SB 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 SB over Little Cypress Byu Rel carry?

About 5,058 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

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

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 SB over Little Cypress Byu Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.