US Bridges

SH 359 over Goose Creek

Good

Webb County, Texas · 11.65 MI E of Lp 20 · Structure no. 222400008602005

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,600
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 359 over Goose Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 359 over Goose Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 100 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,440 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 359
CrossesGoose Creek
Location11.65 MI E of Lp 20
RouteState Highway 359
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.48656, -99.2601
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2013)
Projected traffic13,440 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 359 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is SH 359 over Goose Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 359 over Goose Creek carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 359 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 359 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.