US Bridges

US 59 SB over Martin Creek Relief

Fair

Panola County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of FM 2792 · Structure no. 191830006303050

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,030
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 SB over Martin Creek Relief is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 59 SB over Martin Creek Relief in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 71 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 4,030 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,070 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 SB
CrossesMartin Creek Relief
Location0.70 MI S of FM 2792
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates32.25498, -94.35272
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,030 (2020)
Projected traffic7,070 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 SB over Martin Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 59 SB over Martin Creek Relief 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 SB over Martin Creek Relief carry?

About 4,030 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 59 SB over Martin Creek Relief?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 SB over Martin Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.