SH 59 over Brier Creek
GoodMontague County, Texas · 2.1 MI SW of US 287 · Structure no. 031690023905022
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,398
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 59 over Brier Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 59 over Brier Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,398 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,920 by 2033. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 59 over Brier Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 59 over Brier 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 Brier Creek carry?
About 1,398 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 59 over Brier Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 59 over Brier Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.