US Bridges

US 59 Ml & Sbfr over Drainage Ditch

Good

Liberty County, Texas · 0.2 MI SW of Sl 573 · Structure no. 201460017703157

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,124
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 Ml & Sbfr over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 Ml & 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,124 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,774 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

CarriesUS 59 Ml & Sbfr
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.2 MI SW of Sl 573
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36714, -95.07621
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic29,124 (2022)
Projected traffic40,774 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Ml & Sbfr over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is US 59 Ml & Sbfr over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

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

About 29,124 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 59 Ml & Sbfr over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 59 Ml & Sbfr over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.