US Bridges

US 59 SB over Coleto Creek

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 6.52 MI S of US 77 · Structure no. 132350008804028

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
760 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,940
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 SB over Coleto Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over Coleto Creek in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 67 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 4,940 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,910 by 2033. The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 SB
CrossesColeto Creek
Location6.52 MI S of US 77
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates28.73038, -97.13986
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+18 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length760 ft (231.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,940 (2013)
Projected traffic6,910 by 2033
Trucks31%
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 SB over Coleto Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 59 SB 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 SB over Coleto Creek carry?

About 4,940 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 59 SB over Coleto Creek?

The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 SB over Coleto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.