US Bridges

US 59 over Fish Creek

Fair

San Jacinto County, Texas · 1.65 MI SW of Polk C/L · Structure no. 112040017702092

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,613
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Fish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 over Fish Creek in San Jacinto County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1965, 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 27,613 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,570 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59
CrossesFish Creek
Location1.65 MI SW of Polk C/L
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountySan Jacinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.5463, -94.96595
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,613 (2019)
Projected traffic36,570 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is US 59 over Fish 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 over Fish Creek carry?

About 27,613 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.