US 59 over Attoyac River Rel
FairRusk County, Texas · 0.05 MI SW of Shelby C/L · Structure no. 102010017509027
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 241 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,939
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 over Attoyac River Rel is a concrete tee beam carrying US 59 over Attoyac River Rel in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 88 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 7,939 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,690 by 2033. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 over Attoyac River Rel built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is US 59 over Attoyac River Rel 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 59 over Attoyac River Rel carry?
About 7,939 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 59 over Attoyac River Rel?
The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 over Attoyac River Rel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.