US Bridges

SH 59 over Okt RR

Fair

Montague County, Texas · 0.6 MI NE of US 287 · Structure no. 031690023905020

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,746
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 59 over Okt RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 59 over Okt RR in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,746 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,270 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 59
CrossesOkt RR
Location0.6 MI NE of US 287
RouteState Highway 59
StateTexas
Coordinates33.55612, -97.85588
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,746 (2020)
Projected traffic4,270 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 59 over Okt RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 59 over Okt RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 59 over Okt RR carry?

About 1,746 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 59 over Okt RR?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SH 59 over Okt RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.