US Bridges

US 59 over Torres Creek Tributary

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 7.90 MI SW of FM 2050 · Structure no. 222400054202028

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,830
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Torres Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 over Torres Creek Tributary in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 1,830 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,570 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59
CrossesTorres Creek Tributary
Location7.90 MI SW of FM 2050
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.72463, -98.96159
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,830 (2020)
Projected traffic4,570 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Torres Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US 59 over Torres Creek Tributary 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 Torres Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,830 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Torres Creek Tributary?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Torres Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.