SH 359 over Agua Dulce Creek Relief
FairJim Wells County, Texas · 6.6 MI NE JCT FM 2044 · Structure no. 161260008702010
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,057
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 359 over Agua Dulce Creek Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 359 over Agua Dulce Creek Relief in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 100 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 5,057 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,620 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 359 over Agua Dulce Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is SH 359 over Agua Dulce 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SH 359 over Agua Dulce Creek Relief carry?
About 5,057 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is SH 359 over Agua Dulce Creek Relief?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 359 over Agua Dulce Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.