US Bridges

US 59 NB over Mcfarland Creek

Good

Jackson County, Texas · 2.14 MI S of Wharton C/L · Structure no. 131210008905018

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,476
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over Mcfarland Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 59 NB over Mcfarland Creek in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1948, 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 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 12,476 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesMcfarland Creek
Location2.14 MI S of Wharton C/L
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.06529, -96.47738
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,476 (2020)
Projected traffic14,800 by 2033
Trucks19%
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 Mcfarland Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is US 59 NB over Mcfarland 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 NB over Mcfarland Creek carry?

About 12,476 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over Mcfarland Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over Mcfarland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.