US Bridges

SH 359 over Mesquite Creek Relief

Fair

Jim Hogg County, Texas · 2.3 MI SE Duval C/L · Structure no. 211250008607021

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,226
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 359 over Mesquite Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SH 359 over Mesquite Creek Relief in Jim Hogg County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 99 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 1,226 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,170 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 359
CrossesMesquite Creek Relief
Location2.3 MI SE Duval C/L
RouteState Highway 359
CountyJim Hogg County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.32177, -98.65588
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,226 (2024)
Projected traffic2,170 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 359 over Mesquite Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is SH 359 over Mesquite Creek Relief 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 359 over Mesquite Creek Relief carry?

About 1,226 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is SH 359 over Mesquite Creek Relief?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 359 over Mesquite Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.