US Bridges

US 59 NB over Choates Crk & UP RR

Fair

Polk County, Texas · 1.35 MI S of US 190 · Structure no. 111870017701142

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
700 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
10,973
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over Choates Crk & UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB over Choates Crk & UP RR 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 10,973 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,540 by 2033. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesChoates Crk & UP RR
Location1.35 MI S of US 190
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.69204, -94.95207
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,973 (2024)
Projected traffic21,540 by 2033
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 NB over Choates Crk & UP RR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 NB over Choates Crk & UP RR 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 Choates Crk & UP RR carry?

About 10,973 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over Choates Crk & UP RR?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over Choates Crk & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.