US 59 over Bear Creek

Fair Condition86 years old21,419 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyPolk
Location0.75 Mi N Of US 287
CarriesUS 59
CrossesBear Creek
Coordinates31.00718, -94.82496

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignSlab
Total Length120.1 ft (36.6 m)
Max Span20.0 ft (6.1 m)
Deck Width97.4 ft (29.7 m)
Deck Area1087.0 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1940 (reconstructed 1964)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic21,419 (2022)
Truck Traffic36%
Lanes On Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number111870017604046

Nearby Bridges

Union Springs RD over Bear Creek 0.4 mi Good Hooks Road over Bear Creek Tributary 0.5 mi Good FM 352 over Dry Creek 0.5 mi Good FM 352 over Dry Creek Relief 0.6 mi Good US 287 over Dry Creek 0.7 mi Fair US 287 over Dry Creek Relief 0.8 mi Good US 287 over Bear Creek 1.1 mi Fair FM 942 over Dry Creek 1.4 mi Fair US 287 over Draw 1.4 mi Good US 59 NB over Dry Creek 1.9 mi Fair