US Bridges

US 59 NB over Neches River Relief 3A

Fair

Polk County, Texas · 2.1 MI N of FM 357 · Structure no. 111870017604070

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
243 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over Neches River Relief 3A is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB over Neches River Relief 3A in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 62 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,860 by 2042. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesNeches River Relief 3A
Location2.1 MI N of FM 357
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates31.12648, -94.81071
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2022)
Projected traffic13,860 by 2042
Trucks37%
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
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Neches River Relief 3A built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 59 NB over Neches River Relief 3A 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 NB over Neches River Relief 3A carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over Neches River Relief 3A?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over Neches River Relief 3A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.