US Bridges

US 59 over Angelina River

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 11.3 MI S of SH 21 · Structure no. 111740017601094

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,950 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
27,777
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Angelina River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over Angelina River in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 27,777 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,434 by 2040. The structure is 1,950 ft (594.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesAngelina River
Location11.3 MI S of SH 21
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates31.45801, -94.72646
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,950 ft (594.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,777 (2024)
Projected traffic34,434 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 over Angelina River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 over Angelina River 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 Angelina River carry?

About 27,777 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Angelina River?

The structure is 1,950 ft (594.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Angelina River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.