US 59 over Hardage Creek
FairShelby County, Texas · 3.35 MI SW of SH 87 · Structure no. 112100017505025
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,312
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 over Hardage Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 59 over Hardage Creek in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 89 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 8,312 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,574 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 over Hardage Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is US 59 over Hardage 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 over Hardage Creek carry?
About 8,312 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 59 over Hardage Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 over Hardage Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.