US 59 over Naconiche Creek
FairNacogdoches County, Texas · 7.8 MI S of Rusk C/L · Structure no. 111740017507018
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 143 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,050
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 over Naconiche Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 59 over Naconiche Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 90 years old, older 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 10,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,462 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 over Naconiche Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is US 59 over Naconiche 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 59 over Naconiche Creek carry?
About 10,050 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 59 over Naconiche Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 over Naconiche Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.