US Bridges

US 59 SB over FM 1686

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 3.35 MI NE of Lp 463 · Structure no. 132350008805038

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,088
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 SB over FM 1686 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over FM 1686 in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,088 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,740 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 SB
CrossesFM 1686
Location3.35 MI NE of Lp 463
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates28.85166, -96.89255
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,088 (2020)
Projected traffic5,740 by 2033
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 SB over FM 1686 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 SB over FM 1686 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 SB over FM 1686 carry?

About 9,088 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US 59 SB over FM 1686?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 SB over FM 1686?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.