US Bridges

US 59 over UP RR

Good

Live Oak County, Texas · 0.50 MI NE of US 281 · Structure no. 161490054207093

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
910 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
6,567
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over UP RR in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6,567 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,020 by 2033. The structure is 910 ft (277.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesUP RR
Location0.50 MI NE of US 281
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates28.33086, -98.10767
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length910 ft (277.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,567 (2019)
Projected traffic7,020 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 over UP RR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 over UP RR 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does US 59 over UP RR carry?

About 6,567 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over UP RR?

The structure is 910 ft (277.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.