US Bridges

US 59 NB over Court Branch

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 0.55 MI SW of Lp 463 · Structure no. 132350008804017

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,190
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over Court Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 NB over Court Branch in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 96 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 5,190 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,270 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesCourt Branch
Location0.55 MI SW of Lp 463
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates28.75567, -97.09403
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,190 (2013)
Projected traffic7,270 by 2033
Trucks28%
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 Court Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 59 NB over Court Branch 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 Court Branch carry?

About 5,190 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over Court Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 59 NB over Court Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.