US Bridges

US 59 Bus NB over SPRR & Cox ST

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of SH 21 · Structure no. 111740017601141

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
984 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,839
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 Bus NB over SPRR & Cox ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 Bus NB over SPRR & Cox ST in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 984 ft (299.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59 Bus NB
CrossesSPRR & Cox ST
Location0.3 MI S of SH 21
RouteState Highway 59
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.60174, -94.65712
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+28 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length984 ft (299.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,839 (2020)
Projected traffic19,375 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$69,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 Bus NB over SPRR & Cox ST built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 Bus NB over SPRR & Cox ST 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 SPRR & Cox ST carry?

About 13,839 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 59 Bus NB over SPRR & Cox ST?

The structure is 984 ft (299.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 Bus NB over SPRR & Cox ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.