US Bridges

US 59 SB over Little Cypress Rel No. 2

Good

Marion County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of Harrison C/L · Structure no. 191550006206046

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
182 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,722
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 SB over Little Cypress Rel No. 2 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over Little Cypress Rel No. 2 in Marion County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,722 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,060 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 SB
CrossesLittle Cypress Rel No. 2
Location0.30 MI N of Harrison C/L
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71671, -94.34685
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,722 (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 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 SB over Little Cypress Rel No. 2 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 SB 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 SB over Little Cypress Rel No. 2 carry?

About 5,722 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

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

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.