US Bridges

US 59 over Marcado Creek

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 1.9 MI S of FM 1686 · Structure no. 132350008805210

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
84 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
19,843
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Marcado Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 over Marcado Creek in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 19,843 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,780 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesMarcado Creek
Location1.9 MI S of FM 1686
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates28.8307, -96.91234
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,843 (2020)
Projected traffic27,780 by 2040
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 over Marcado Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 over Marcado Creek 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 over Marcado Creek carry?

About 19,843 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Marcado Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Marcado Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.