US Bridges

US 59 Bus SB over T & No RR

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 17.5 MI S of Rusk CO LN · Structure no. 111740017508032

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

About this bridge

US 59 Bus SB over T & No RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 Bus SB over T & No RR in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 Bus SB
CrossesT & No RR
Location17.5 MI S of Rusk CO LN
RouteState Highway 59
StateTexas
Coordinates31.66267, -94.65976
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 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 SB over T & No RR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

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

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.