US Bridges

Old US 59 over Garcitas Crk

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 1.75 MI SW of FM 444 · Structure no. 132350008901003

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 59 over Garcitas Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying Old US 59 over Garcitas Crk in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 96 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld US 59
CrossesGarcitas Crk
Location1.75 MI SW of FM 444
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates28.89116, -96.81903
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2013)
Projected traffic180 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US 59 over Garcitas Crk built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is Old US 59 over Garcitas Crk 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 Old US 59 over Garcitas Crk carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Old US 59 over Garcitas Crk?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 59 over Garcitas Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.