US Bridges

US 59 SB over Lp 522 (airport Rd)

Fair

Jackson County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of FM 710 · Structure no. 131210008905155

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,742
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 SB over Lp 522 (airport Rd) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over Lp 522 (airport Rd) 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 9,742 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2033. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 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 SB
CrossesLp 522 (airport Rd)
Location0.8 MI E of FM 710
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyJackson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.0515, -96.50229
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,742 (2019)
Projected traffic14,800 by 2033
Trucks19%
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 SB over Lp 522 (airport Rd) built?

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

What condition is US 59 SB over Lp 522 (airport Rd) 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 SB over Lp 522 (airport Rd) carry?

About 9,742 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 59 SB over Lp 522 (airport Rd)?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 SB over Lp 522 (airport Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.