US Bridges

US 59 Sbfr over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of SH 105 Bus · Structure no. 201460017703155

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 Sbfr over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 Sbfr over Drainage Ditch in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 59 Sbfr
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.5 MI N of SH 105 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34495, -95.09629
Functional classUrban Local

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic260 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 Sbfr over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 Sbfr over Drainage Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 Sbfr over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 59 Sbfr over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 59 Sbfr over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.