SH 60 & Bu 59 R over Peach Creek
FairWharton County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of US 59 · Structure no. 132410008910041
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 323 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,203
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 60 & Bu 59 R over Peach Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 60 & Bu 59 R over Peach Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 97 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 8,203 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,806 by 2041. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 60 & Bu 59 R over Peach Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is SH 60 & Bu 59 R over Peach Creek 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 SH 60 & Bu 59 R over Peach Creek carry?
About 8,203 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 60 & Bu 59 R over Peach Creek?
The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns SH 60 & Bu 59 R over Peach Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.