US 59 SB over Loop 224
FairNacogdoches County, Texas · JCT US 59 & Loop 224 · Structure no. 111740256001022
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 185 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27,893
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 SB over Loop 224 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over Loop 224 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 27,893 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,901 by 2040. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 SB over Loop 224 built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 59 SB over Loop 224 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 SB over Loop 224 carry?
About 27,893 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is US 59 SB over Loop 224?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 SB over Loop 224?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.