US Bridges

US 59 Ml over White Oak Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 1.30 MI N of FM 1314 · Structure no. 121700017705265

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
86,096
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 Ml over White Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 Ml over White Oak Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 86,096 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 153,251 by 2042. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 Ml
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location1.30 MI N of FM 1314
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12299, -95.23093
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.4 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,096 (2023)
Projected traffic153,251 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 Ml over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 Ml over White Oak Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 Ml over White Oak Creek carry?

About 86,096 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 59 Ml over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 Ml over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.