US Bridges

US 59 & Lp 224 NB over SH 7

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · JCT US 59 & SH 7 · Structure no. 111740256001014

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,897
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 & Lp 224 NB over SH 7 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 & Lp 224 NB over SH 7 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 23,897 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,794 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 & Lp 224 NB
CrossesSH 7
LocationJCT US 59 & SH 7
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates31.58467, -94.67917
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,897 (2020)
Projected traffic47,794 by 2040
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 & Lp 224 NB over SH 7 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 & Lp 224 NB over SH 7 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 & Lp 224 NB over SH 7 carry?

About 23,897 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 59 & Lp 224 NB over SH 7?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 & Lp 224 NB over SH 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.