SH 59 over Prairie Branch
GoodMontague County, Texas · 4.0 MI SW of FM 2583 · Structure no. 031690023905015
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 861
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 59 over Prairie Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 59 over Prairie Branch in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 75 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 861 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 Prairie Branch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is SH 59 over Prairie Branch 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 Prairie Branch carry?
About 861 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is SH 59 over Prairie Branch?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns SH 59 over Prairie Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.