US Bridges

Bu 59T over Marcado Crk

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 1.15 MI NE of Lp 463 · Structure no. 132350008919172

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,300
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 59T over Marcado Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Bu 59T over Marcado Crk in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 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 14,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,600 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBu 59T
CrossesMarcado Crk
Location1.15 MI NE of Lp 463
RouteState Highway 59
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.83475, -96.92324
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,300 (2015)
Projected traffic24,600 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
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 Marcado Crk built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Bu 59T over Marcado Crk 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Bu 59T over Marcado Crk carry?

About 14,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Bu 59T over Marcado Crk?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 59T over Marcado Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.