US Bridges

US 59 over Peach Creek

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 3.00 MI N of FM 102 · Structure no. 132410008908236

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
390 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,778
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Peach Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over Peach Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,778 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,167 by 2041. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesPeach Creek
Location3.00 MI N of FM 102
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.3627, -96.09701
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,778 (2021)
Projected traffic37,167 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 over Peach Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 over Peach Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 over Peach Creek carry?

About 24,778 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Peach Creek?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Peach Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.