US Bridges

US 59 Bus NB over T & No RR

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 17.5 MI S of Rusk CO LN · Structure no. 111740017508024

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,636
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 Bus NB over T & No RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 Bus NB over T & No RR in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 85 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 5,636 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,081 by 2040. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 Bus NB
CrossesT & No RR
Location17.5 MI S of Rusk CO LN
RouteState Highway 59
StateTexas
Coordinates31.66267, -94.65953
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,636 (2024)
Projected traffic14,081 by 2040
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 Bus NB over T & No RR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 59 Bus NB over T & No RR 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 Bus NB over T & No RR carry?

About 5,636 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 59 Bus NB over T & No RR?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 Bus NB over T & No RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.