US 59 & Lp 224 SB over SH-21
FairNacogdoches County, Texas · JCT US 59 & SH 21 · Structure no. 111740256001073
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,292
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 & Lp 224 SB over SH-21 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 & Lp 224 SB over SH-21 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 28,292 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,609 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 & Lp 224 SB over SH-21 built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 59 & Lp 224 SB over SH-21 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 SB over SH-21 carry?
About 28,292 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 59 & Lp 224 SB over SH-21?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 & Lp 224 SB over SH-21?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.