US Bridges

US 59 NB over W Dry Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Texas · 7.50 MI SW of FM 822 · Structure no. 131210008903007

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
70 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,655
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over W Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 59 NB over W Dry Creek in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 96 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 11,655 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,380 by 2038. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesW Dry Creek
Location7.50 MI SW of FM 822
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyJackson County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.92278, -96.75512
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,655 (2020)
Projected traffic17,380 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 W Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is US 59 NB over W Dry 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 NB over W Dry Creek carry?

About 11,655 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over W Dry Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over W Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.