Heard RD over US 59
FairWharton County, Texas · 1.00 MI SW of FM 1160 · Structure no. 132410008906176
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 510 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 492
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Heard RD over US 59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heard RD over US 59 in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 492 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 689 by 2041. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Heard RD over US 59 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Heard RD over US 59 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Heard RD over US 59 carry?
About 492 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Heard RD over US 59?
The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Heard RD over US 59?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.