US Bridges

US 59 over Los Tios Creek

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 7.70 MI NE of IH 35 · Structure no. 222400054201006

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,721
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Los Tios Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 59 over Los Tios Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 77 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 2,721 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,750 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59
CrossesLos Tios Creek
Location7.70 MI NE of IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.56127, -99.39192
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,721 (2020)
Projected traffic5,750 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 US 59 over Los Tios Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US 59 over Los Tios 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 59 over Los Tios Creek carry?

About 2,721 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Los Tios Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Los Tios Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.