US 59 over Alexander Creek

Good Condition85 years old15,188 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyPolk
Location0.50 Mi S Of FM 942
CarriesUS 59
CrossesAlexander Creek
Coordinates30.81051, -94.87305

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignSlab
Total Length100.1 ft (30.5 m)
Max Span20.0 ft (6.1 m)
Deck Width92.2 ft (28.1 m)
Deck Area857.0 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1941 (reconstructed 1969)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic15,188 (2024)
Truck Traffic37%
Lanes On Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number111870017605052

Nearby Bridges

Freeman RD over Alexander Creek 0.4 mi Fair FM 942 over Long King Creek 0.9 mi Good FM 942 over Long King Creek Relief 1.1 mi Good FM 942 over Alexander Creek 1.5 mi Fair Freeman RD over Doughty Creek 1.5 mi Good Swilley RD over Alexander Creek 1.8 mi Fair FM 942 over Barnett Creek 2.1 mi Good Freeman RD over Sandy Creek 2.2 mi Fair Old Highway 35 N over Mud Creek 2.2 mi Fair US 59 SB over Mud Creek 2.4 mi Good