Bu 59 over Rusk Branch
FairNacogdoches County, Texas · 22.1 MI S of Rusk CO Line · Structure no. 111740017601045
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,839
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bu 59 over Rusk Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Bu 59 over Rusk Branch in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 86 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 13,839 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,375 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Rusk Branch built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is Bu 59 over Rusk Branch 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 Rusk Branch carry?
About 13,839 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bu 59 over Rusk Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Bu 59 over Rusk Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.