US Bridges

Bu 59T over Lone Tree Crk

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 0.85 MI SW of Lp 463 · Structure no. 132350008919171

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,135
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 59T over Lone Tree Crk is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bu 59T over Lone Tree Crk in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 21,135 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,050 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBu 59T
CrossesLone Tree Crk
Location0.85 MI SW of Lp 463
RouteState Highway 59
StateTexas
Coordinates28.82143, -96.95281
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,135 (2024)
Projected traffic23,050 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Bu 59T over Lone Tree Crk built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 59T over Lone Tree 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 Bu 59T over Lone Tree Crk carry?

About 21,135 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Bu 59T over Lone Tree Crk?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 59T over Lone Tree Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.