SH 59 over Ritchie Creek
GoodMontague County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of SH 175 · Structure no. 031690042301011
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 108 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,203
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 59 over Ritchie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 59 over Ritchie Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,203 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,350 by 2033. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 59 over Ritchie Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 59 over Ritchie 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 Ritchie Creek carry?
About 1,203 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is SH 59 over Ritchie Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 59 over Ritchie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.