SH 59 over Brushy Creek
GoodMontague County, Texas · 1.5 MI NE of FM 1816 · Structure no. 031690023902008
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,365
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 59 over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 59 over Brushy Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 83 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 5,365 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,280 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 59 over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is SH 59 over Brushy 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SH 59 over Brushy Creek carry?
About 5,365 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 59 over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns SH 59 over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.