US Bridges

US 59 SB Truck Ra over Drain

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 0.35 MI SW of Ra Entrance · Structure no. 132350008901217

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 SB Truck Ra over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 SB Truck Ra over Drain in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 90% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 SB Truck Ra
CrossesDrain
Location0.35 MI SW of Ra Entrance
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates28.89054, -96.82426
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2010)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2030
Trucks90%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SB Truck Ra over Drain built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 SB Truck Ra over Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 SB Truck Ra over Drain carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 90% are trucks.

How long is US 59 SB Truck Ra over Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 SB Truck Ra over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.