US Bridges

US 59 NB over FM 343

Good

Nacogdoches County, Texas · JCT US 59 and FM 343 · Structure no. 111740256001023

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,887
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over FM 343 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB over FM 343 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,887 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,242 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesFM 343
LocationJCT US 59 and FM 343
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates31.66651, -94.67485
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,887 (2020)
Projected traffic27,242 by 2040
Trucks26%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 NB over FM 343 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 NB over FM 343 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 NB over FM 343 carry?

About 20,887 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over FM 343?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over FM 343?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.