US Bridges

US 59 over Timon Creek

Good

Live Oak County, Texas · 0.50 MI SW of US 281 · Structure no. 161490054206094

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,191
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Timon Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying US 59 over Timon Creek in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 3,191 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,580 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesTimon Creek
Location0.50 MI SW of US 281
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates28.32014, -98.11936
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,191 (2020)
Projected traffic6,580 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 over Timon Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 over Timon 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 Timon Creek carry?

About 3,191 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Timon Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Timon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.