US Bridges

US 59 NB FR over Drain

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 0.27 MI S of Lp 463 · Structure no. 132350008805202

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,470
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB FR over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 NB FR over Drain in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 15,470 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,660 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesUS 59 NB FR
CrossesDrain
Location0.27 MI S of Lp 463
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates28.81202, -96.92909
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,470 (2011)
Projected traffic21,660 by 2031
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 NB FR over Drain built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 NB FR over Drain 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 NB FR over Drain carry?

About 15,470 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB FR over Drain?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB FR over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.