SH 359 over Branch of Retama Creek
GoodWebb County, Texas · 17.15 MI E of Lp 20 · Structure no. 222400008602010
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,377
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 359 over Branch of Retama Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 359 over Branch of Retama Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1956, 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 3,377 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,410 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 359 over Branch of Retama Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is SH 359 over Branch of Retama 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 Branch of Retama Creek carry?
About 3,377 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 359 over Branch of Retama Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SH 359 over Branch of Retama Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.