US Bridges

US 59 NB over Little Cypress Rel No. 2

Good

Marion County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of Harrison C/L · Structure no. 191550006206029

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,809
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over Little Cypress Rel No. 2 is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 59 NB over Little Cypress Rel No. 2 in Marion County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 5,809 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,060 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesLittle Cypress Rel No. 2
Location0.30 MI N of Harrison C/L
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71676, -94.34661
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,809 (2019)
Projected traffic10,060 by 2033
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 NB over Little Cypress Rel No. 2 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is US 59 NB over Little Cypress Rel No. 2 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 NB over Little Cypress Rel No. 2 carry?

About 5,809 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over Little Cypress Rel No. 2?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over Little Cypress Rel No. 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.