US Bridges

US 59 SB over Mc Fadden Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Texas · 2.15 MI N of US 84 · Structure no. 112100006306081

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,882
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 SB over Mc Fadden Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over Mc Fadden Creek in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 4,882 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,080 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 SB
CrossesMc Fadden Creek
Location2.15 MI N of US 84
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates31.97678, -94.23432
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,882 (2024)
Projected traffic11,080 by 2040
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SB over Mc Fadden Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 SB over Mc Fadden 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 SB over Mc Fadden Creek carry?

About 4,882 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is US 59 SB over Mc Fadden Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 SB over Mc Fadden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.