US Bridges

US 59 SB over US 190

Fair

Polk County, Texas · 1.0 MI SW of Bus 59 · Structure no. 111870017605103

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,569
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 SB over US 190 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over US 190 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 5 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 6,569 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,550 by 2033. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 SB
CrossesUS 190
Location1.0 MI SW of Bus 59
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates30.71189, -94.9529
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,569 (2022)
Projected traffic12,550 by 2033
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 SB over US 190 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 SB over US 190 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 US 190 carry?

About 6,569 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is US 59 SB over US 190?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 SB over US 190?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.