US Bridges

US 59 over Colliers Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of FM 2625 · Structure no. 191030006301074

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,738
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Colliers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 over Colliers Creek in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 55 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 9,738 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,240 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesColliers Creek
Location0.1 MI S of FM 2625
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43052, -94.34566
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,738 (2020)
Projected traffic15,240 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 over Colliers Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is US 59 over Colliers 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 over Colliers Creek carry?

About 9,738 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Colliers Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 59 over Colliers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.