US Bridges

US 59 NB over Lp 521

Fair

Jackson County, Texas · 1.60 MI NE of SH 111 · Structure no. 131210008904120

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,128
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over Lp 521 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB over Lp 521 in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 11,128 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,330 by 2038. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesLp 521
Location1.60 MI NE of SH 111
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyJackson County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.99029, -96.62452
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,128 (2020)
Projected traffic16,330 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 NB over Lp 521 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 NB over Lp 521 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 Lp 521 carry?

About 11,128 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over Lp 521?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over Lp 521?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.