US Bridges

US 59 Ml over Peach Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of SH 242 · Structure no. 121700017705532

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,590 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
53,654
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 Ml over Peach Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 Ml over Peach Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 53,654 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,650 by 2042. The structure is 1,590 ft (484.6 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 Ml
CrossesPeach Creek
Location0.60 MI N of SH 242
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates30.2006, -95.18512
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 spans12 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,590 ft (484.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width118 ft (36.1 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,654 (2023)
Projected traffic97,650 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Ml over Peach Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 Ml over Peach 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 Ml over Peach Creek carry?

About 53,654 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 59 Ml over Peach Creek?

The structure is 1,590 ft (484.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 Ml over Peach Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.