US Bridges

US 59 SB over Morgan Creek

Fair

Polk County, Texas · 5.90 MI S of US 190 · Structure no. 111870017701085

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,162
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 SB over Morgan Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over Morgan Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 14,162 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,330 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59 SB
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location5.90 MI S of US 190
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.62724, -94.94725
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,162 (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 SB over Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 SB 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 SB over Morgan Creek carry?

About 14,162 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 59 SB over Morgan Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 SB over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.