US 59 Nbfr over West Bernard Creek
GoodWharton County, Texas · 0.65 MI N of FM 1161 · Structure no. 132410008908253
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 760 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,728
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 Nbfr over West Bernard Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 Nbfr over West Bernard Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 25,728 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,019 by 2041. The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 Nbfr over West Bernard Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 59 Nbfr over West Bernard 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does US 59 Nbfr over West Bernard Creek carry?
About 25,728 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 59 Nbfr over West Bernard Creek?
The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 Nbfr over West Bernard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.