US Bridges

US 59 over Caliche Creek

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 0.60 MI W of FM 2895 · Structure no. 222400054202025

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,051
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Caliche Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 over Caliche Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 75 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 2,051 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,230 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59
CrossesCaliche Creek
Location0.60 MI W of FM 2895
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.69265, -99.04551
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,051 (2020)
Projected traffic4,230 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 Caliche Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is US 59 over Caliche 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 US 59 over Caliche Creek carry?

About 2,051 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Caliche Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Caliche Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.