US Bridges

US 59 NB over Piney Branch

Good

Harrison County, Texas · 2.95 MI S of FM 1186 · Structure no. 191030006309069

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,754
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over Piney Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB over Piney Branch in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1970, 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 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 3,754 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,720 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesPiney Branch
Location2.95 MI S of FM 1186
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates32.3462, -94.35152
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,754 (2019)
Projected traffic6,720 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Piney Branch built?

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

What condition is US 59 NB over Piney Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 NB over Piney Branch carry?

About 3,754 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over Piney Branch?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over Piney Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.