Bus 59 NB over US 59
FairPolk County, Texas · 1.7 MI S of US 190 · Structure no. 111870017701140
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 370 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,850
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bus 59 NB over US 59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus 59 NB over US 59 in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2033. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 28 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bus 59 NB over US 59 built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bus 59 NB over US 59 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 May 2022.
How much traffic does Bus 59 NB over US 59 carry?
About 3,850 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is Bus 59 NB over US 59?
The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Bus 59 NB over US 59?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.