US Bridges

US 59 NB over Gandia Branch

Good

Panola County, Texas · 1.70 MI S of Harrison C/L · Structure no. 191830006310066

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
480 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
4,582
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over Gandia Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB over Gandia Branch in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 4,582 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,710 by 2033. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesGandia Branch
Location1.70 MI S of Harrison C/L
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates32.30278, -94.35241
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,582 (2013)
Projected traffic6,710 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 NB over Gandia Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 NB over Gandia Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 NB over Gandia Branch carry?

About 4,582 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over Gandia Branch?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over Gandia Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.