US Bridges

US 59 NB over Mustang Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Texas · 1.31 MI S of Wharton C/L · Structure no. 131210008905019

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
495 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
12,476
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over Mustang Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 59 NB over Mustang Creek in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 12,476 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2033. The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesMustang Creek
Location1.31 MI S of Wharton C/L
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyJackson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.0719, -96.46681
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadH 15
Structure length495 ft (150.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 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 Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is US 59 NB over Mustang 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 Mustang Creek carry?

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

How long is US 59 NB over Mustang Creek?

The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.