US 59 over Piney Creek
FairPolk County, Texas · 3.80 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 111870017604074
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 789 ft
- 26 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,409
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 over Piney Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over Piney Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 17,409 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,373 by 2042. The structure is 789 ft (240.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 over Piney Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is US 59 over Piney 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 Piney Creek carry?
About 17,409 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is US 59 over Piney Creek?
The structure is 789 ft (240.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 over Piney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.