US Bridges

US 59 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 1.35 MI S of US 80 · Structure no. 191030006301096

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,456
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 over Turkey Creek in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 85 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 23,456 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,000 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.35 MI S of US 80
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates32.52864, -94.35134
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 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 traffic23,456 (2020)
Projected traffic37,000 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
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 Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 59 over Turkey 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 23,456 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 59 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.