US Bridges

US 59 SB over Garcitas Crk

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 1.90 MI SW of FM 444 · Structure no. 132350008901146

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
417 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
13,227
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 SB over Garcitas Crk is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over Garcitas Crk in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 13,227 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,550 by 2033. The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59 SB
CrossesGarcitas Crk
Location1.90 MI SW of FM 444
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.89252, -96.82067
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length417 ft (127.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,227 (2020)
Projected traffic17,550 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 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 US 59 SB over Garcitas Crk built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

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

About 13,227 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 59 SB over Garcitas Crk?

The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 SB over Garcitas Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.