FM 960 over US 59 & Bu 59S FR
FairWharton County, Texas · 0.4 MI NE of Bu 59S · Structure no. 132410008907102
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 375 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 899
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 960 over US 59 & Bu 59S FR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 960 over US 59 & Bu 59S FR in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 899 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,456 by 2041. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 FM 960 over US 59 & Bu 59S FR built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 960 over US 59 & Bu 59S FR 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 FM 960 over US 59 & Bu 59S FR carry?
About 899 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM 960 over US 59 & Bu 59S FR?
The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns FM 960 over US 59 & Bu 59S FR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.