US 59 over Bear Creek
FairPolk County, Texas · 0.75 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 111870017604046
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,419
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 59 over Bear Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 85 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 21,419 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,987 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is US 59 over Bear Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 59 over Bear Creek carry?
About 21,419 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is US 59 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.