US Bridges

US 59 over Drain

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of FM 1485 · Structure no. 121700017705267

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
154,871
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 over Drain 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 154,871 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 216,819 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long.

CarriesUS 59
CrossesDrain
Location0.25 MI S of FM 1485
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15189, -95.21761
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154,871 (2023)
Projected traffic216,819 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 over Drain built?

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

What condition is US 59 over Drain 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 over Drain carry?

About 154,871 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Drain?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 59 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.