US Bridges

US 59 NB over Coleto Creek

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 6.52 MI S of US 77 · Structure no. 132350008804015

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
738 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,794
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over Coleto Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB over Coleto Creek in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 95 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 6,794 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2036. The structure is 738 ft (224.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesColeto Creek
Location6.52 MI S of US 77
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates28.73024, -97.13972
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+15 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length738 ft (224.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,794 (2024)
Projected traffic11,200 by 2036
Trucks16%
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 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 Coleto Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 59 NB over Coleto 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 NB over Coleto Creek carry?

About 6,794 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over Coleto Creek?

The structure is 738 ft (224.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over Coleto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.