US 59 over Trib of Salt Branch
GoodLive Oak County, Texas · 4.9 MI NE of FM 624 · Structure no. 161490054206036
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,133
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 over Trib of Salt Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 over Trib of Salt Branch in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 75 years old, older 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 2,133 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 48 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 over Trib of Salt Branch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is US 59 over Trib of Salt Branch 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 59 over Trib of Salt Branch carry?
About 2,133 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is US 59 over Trib of Salt Branch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 over Trib of Salt Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.