US Bridges

US 59 over Flat Fork Crk Slough #2

Good

Shelby County, Texas · 3.80 MI E of SH 87 · Structure no. 112100017504038

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,957
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Flat Fork Crk Slough #2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over Flat Fork Crk Slough #2 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,957 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,044 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesFlat Fork Crk Slough #2
Location3.80 MI E of SH 87
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates31.92072, -94.33743
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,957 (2020)
Projected traffic9,044 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 over Flat Fork Crk Slough #2 built?

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

What condition is US 59 over Flat Fork Crk Slough #2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 over Flat Fork Crk Slough #2 carry?

About 6,957 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Flat Fork Crk Slough #2?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Flat Fork Crk Slough #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.