Bu 59 over Banita Creek
FairNacogdoches County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of SH 21 · Structure no. 111740017601043
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,672
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bu 59 over Banita Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bu 59 over Banita Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1967, 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 15,672 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,351 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bu 59 over Banita Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is Bu 59 over Banita 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 Bu 59 over Banita Creek carry?
About 15,672 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bu 59 over Banita Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Bu 59 over Banita Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.