US Bridges

SH 59 over Denton Creek

Good

Montague County, Texas · 4.2 MI NE of FM 1816 · Structure no. 031690023902009

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,122
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 59 over Denton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 59 over Denton 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 3,122 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,190 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 59
CrossesDenton Creek
Location4.2 MI NE of FM 1816
RouteState Highway 59
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.59653, -97.79608
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,122 (2020)
Projected traffic6,190 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 59 over Denton 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 Denton 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 Denton Creek carry?

About 3,122 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH 59 over Denton Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 59 over Denton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.