US Bridges

US 59 NB over CR 381

Good

Liberty County, Texas · US 59 at CR 381 · Structure no. 201460017703553

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,799
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over CR 381 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB over CR 381 in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 10,799 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,100 by 2035. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesCR 381
LocationUS 59 at CR 381
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates30.28854, -95.12349
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,799 (2022)
Projected traffic53,100 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 NB over CR 381 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 NB over CR 381 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 NB over CR 381 carry?

About 10,799 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over CR 381?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over CR 381?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.