US 59 SB over Mccardell Slough
FairPolk County, Texas · 0.90 MI S of FM 2665 · Structure no. 111870017701039
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 280 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,830
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 SB over Mccardell Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over Mccardell Slough 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 13,830 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,860 by 2033. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 SB over Mccardell Slough built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is US 59 SB over Mccardell Slough 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 SB over Mccardell Slough carry?
About 13,830 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is US 59 SB over Mccardell Slough?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 SB over Mccardell Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.