US Bridges

US 59 over UP RR KCS RR W Clay ST

Fair

Marion County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of SH 49 · Structure no. 191550006205035

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
882 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,086
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over UP RR KCS RR W Clay ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over UP RR KCS RR W Clay ST in Marion County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 72 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 10,086 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,140 by 2033. The structure is 882 ft (268.8 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 59
CrossesUP RR KCS RR W Clay ST
Location0.25 MI N of SH 49
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyMarion County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76503, -94.35494
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+10 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length882 ft (268.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,086 (2023)
Projected traffic18,140 by 2033
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 over UP RR KCS RR W Clay ST built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 59 over UP RR KCS RR W Clay ST 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 over UP RR KCS RR W Clay ST carry?

About 10,086 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over UP RR KCS RR W Clay ST?

The structure is 882 ft (268.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over UP RR KCS RR W Clay ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.