US Bridges

SH 359 over Quinta Creek

Fair

Jim Wells County, Texas · 1.2 MI N of FM 624 · Structure no. 161260008702011

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,190
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 359 over Quinta Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 359 over Quinta Creek in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1956, 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 4,190 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,090 by 2033. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 359
CrossesQuinta Creek
Location1.2 MI N of FM 624
RouteState Highway 359
CountyJim Wells County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.97114, -97.92737
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,190 (2020)
Projected traffic6,090 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Quinta Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is SH 359 over Quinta 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 359 over Quinta Creek carry?

About 4,190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 359 over Quinta Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 359 over Quinta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.