US Bridges

US 59 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Polk County, Texas · 2.60 MI S of FM 942 · Structure no. 111870017605048

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,321
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 over Brushy Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1966, 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 17,321 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,249 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location2.60 MI S of FM 942
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates30.95156, -94.82442
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,321 (2022)
Projected traffic29,249 by 2042
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is US 59 over Brushy 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 Brushy Creek carry?

About 17,321 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 59 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.