FM 59 over Wildcat Creek
GoodHenderson County, Texas · 0.70 MI N of FM 3273 · Structure no. 101080045801004
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,465
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 59 over Wildcat Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 59 over Wildcat Creek in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 2,465 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,451 by 2039. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 59 over Wildcat Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 59 over Wildcat Creek 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does FM 59 over Wildcat Creek carry?
About 2,465 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 59 over Wildcat Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FM 59 over Wildcat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.