US 59 SB over Dry Creek
GoodPolk County, Texas · 0.65 MI S of FM 942 · Structure no. 111870017605075
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,318
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 SB over Dry Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over Dry Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,318 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,900 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 SB over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 59 SB over Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does US 59 SB over Dry Creek carry?
About 9,318 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is US 59 SB over Dry Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 SB over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.