US 59 SB over Bus 59 & UP RR
FairPolk County, Texas · 2.1 MI NE of US 190 · Structure no. 111870017605085
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 958 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,021
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 SB over Bus 59 & UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over Bus 59 & UP RR in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 10,021 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,180 by 2033. The structure is 958 ft (292 m) long and 38 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 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 Bus 59 & UP RR built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 59 SB over Bus 59 & UP RR 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 2022.
How much traffic does US 59 SB over Bus 59 & UP RR carry?
About 10,021 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 59 SB over Bus 59 & UP RR?
The structure is 958 ft (292 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 SB over Bus 59 & UP RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.