US 59 SB over Milton Creek
FairPolk County, Texas · 5.25 MI N of US 190 · Structure no. 111870017605095
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,026
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 SB over Milton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over Milton Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 11,026 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,930 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 39 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 Milton Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 59 SB over Milton 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 59 SB over Milton Creek carry?
About 11,026 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is US 59 SB over Milton Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 SB over Milton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.