US Bridges

US 59 SB over Court Branch

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 0.60 MI SW of US 77 · Structure no. 132350008804074

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,848
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 SB over Court Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 SB over Court Branch in Victoria 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 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 10,848 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,187 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 SB
CrossesCourt Branch
Location0.60 MI SW of US 77
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates28.75588, -97.09423
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,848 (2022)
Projected traffic15,187 by 2042
Trucks22%
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 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 SB over Court Branch built?

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

What condition is US 59 SB 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 SB over Court Branch carry?

About 10,848 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 59 SB over Court Branch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 SB over Court Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.