US 59 SB over Nueces River Relief
FairLive Oak County, Texas · 2.2 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 161490044701027
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 600 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,120
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 SB over Nueces River Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over Nueces River Relief in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 86 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 4,120 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,770 by 2033. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 SB over Nueces River Relief built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is US 59 SB over Nueces River Relief 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 SB over Nueces River Relief carry?
About 4,120 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is US 59 SB over Nueces River Relief?
The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 SB over Nueces River Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.