Bus 59 over Choates Creek
PoorPolk County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of US 190 · Structure no. 111870017606087
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1951
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,102
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bus 59 over Choates Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bus 59 over Choates Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 102 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,102 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,850 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 72 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Bus 59 over Choates Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.
What condition is Bus 59 over Choates Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Bus 59 over Choates Creek carry?
About 7,102 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.
How long is Bus 59 over Choates Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Bus 59 over Choates Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.