US Bridges

US 59 NB over Big Creek

Fair

San Jacinto County, Texas · 4.00 MI SW of Polk C/L · Structure no. 112040017702093

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
156 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,530
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over Big Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB over Big Creek in San Jacinto County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesBig Creek
Location4.00 MI SW of Polk C/L
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates30.51673, -94.98491
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,530 (2024)
Projected traffic18,280 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 NB over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 NB 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 NB over Big Creek carry?

About 14,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over Big Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.