US 59 SB over Wills Creek
FairPolk County, Texas · 3.00 MI N of FM 942 · Structure no. 111870017605050
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,635
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 SB over Wills Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 59 SB over Wills Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 84 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 10,635 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,820 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 SB over Wills Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is US 59 SB over Wills 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 SB over Wills Creek carry?
About 10,635 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is US 59 SB over Wills Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 SB over Wills Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.