SH 359 over Retama Creek
FairWebb County, Texas · 18.85 MI E of Lp 20 · Structure no. 222400008602012
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,185
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 359 over Retama Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 359 over 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 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 3,185 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,620 by 2033. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 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 Retama Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 359 over Retama Creek carry?
About 3,185 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 359 over Retama Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 359 over Retama Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.