US 59 over Salt Branch
FairLive Oak County, Texas · 1.8 MI NE of FM 1359 · Structure no. 161490054206037
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,133
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 over Salt Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 59 over Salt Branch in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 2,133 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 over Salt Branch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is US 59 over Salt Branch 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 59 over Salt Branch carry?
About 2,133 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is US 59 over Salt Branch?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 over Salt Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.