US 59 NB over Mccardell Slough
FairPolk County, Texas · 0.90 MI S of FM 2665 · Structure no. 111870017701087
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,402
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 NB over Mccardell Slough is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB over Mccardell Slough 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 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 12,402 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,860 by 2033. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 40 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 NB over Mccardell Slough built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 59 NB 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 NB over Mccardell Slough carry?
About 12,402 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 59 NB 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 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 NB over Mccardell Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.