US Bridges

US 59 over Ramirena Creek

Good

Live Oak County, Texas · 2.2 MI NE of FM 624 · Structure no. 161490054206042

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,064
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Ramirena Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 over Ramirena Creek in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 74 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 2,064 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,790 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 59
CrossesRamirena Creek
Location2.2 MI NE of FM 624
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyLive Oak County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.13118, -98.30435
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,064 (2020)
Projected traffic3,790 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 over Ramirena Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US 59 over Ramirena Creek 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 Ramirena Creek carry?

About 2,064 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Ramirena Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Ramirena Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.