US Bridges

US 59 SB over FM 444

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 1.25 MI SW of Jackson C/L · Structure no. 132350008901148

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,302
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 SB over FM 444 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over FM 444 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 12,302 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,480 by 2033. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 SB
CrossesFM 444
Location1.25 MI SW of Jackson C/L
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates28.90545, -96.79214
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,302 (2020)
Projected traffic17,480 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 SB over FM 444 built?

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

What condition is US 59 SB over FM 444 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 FM 444 carry?

About 12,302 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 59 SB over FM 444?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 SB over FM 444?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.