US Bridges

US 59 NB over Mc Fadden Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Texas · 2.15 MI N of US 84 · Structure no. 112100006306100

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,914
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over Mc Fadden Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB over Mc Fadden Creek in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7,914 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 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesMc Fadden Creek
Location2.15 MI N of US 84
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates31.97686, -94.23411
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,914 (2020)
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 NB over Mc Fadden Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 NB 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 NB over Mc Fadden Creek carry?

About 7,914 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over Mc Fadden Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over Mc Fadden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.