US Bridges

US 59 NB over Morgan Creek

Fair

Polk County, Texas · 5.90 MI S of US 190 · Structure no. 111870017701037

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,165
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over Morgan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB over Morgan Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 87 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 14,165 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,330 by 2033. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location5.90 MI S of US 190
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.62743, -94.94698
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,165 (2022)
Projected traffic17,330 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 NB over Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is US 59 NB over Morgan 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 NB over Morgan Creek carry?

About 14,165 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over Morgan Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.