Bus 59 over Dry Creek
GoodVictoria County, Texas · 3.55 MI S of Guadalupe Rv · Structure no. 132350008806071
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 370 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,400
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bus 59 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus 59 over Dry Creek in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,960 by 2034. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bus 59 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bus 59 over Dry 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 Bus 59 over Dry Creek carry?
About 6,400 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Bus 59 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Bus 59 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.