US 59 over LA Para Creek
FairLive Oak County, Texas · 4.3 MI E of IH 37 · Structure no. 161490044701013
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 171 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,308
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 over LA Para Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over LA Para Creek in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 89 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 5 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 4,308 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,031 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 over LA Para Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is US 59 over LA Para 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 59 over LA Para Creek carry?
About 4,308 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is US 59 over LA Para Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 over LA Para Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.