US 59 SB over Big Creek
FairSan Jacinto County, Texas · 4.00 MI SW of Polk C/L · Structure no. 112040017702012
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1948
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,530
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 SB over Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 59 SB over Big Creek in San Jacinto County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 96 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 14,530 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,280 by 2033. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SB over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.
What condition is US 59 SB over Big 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 59 SB over Big Creek carry?
About 14,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 59 SB over Big Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 SB over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.