US 59 over Blue Creek

Fair Condition56 years old21,364 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyWharton
Location1.05 Mi NE Of FM 1162
CarriesUS 59
CrossesBlue Creek
Coordinates29.20255, -96.24431

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length66.9 ft (20.4 m)
Max Span9.8 ft (3 m)
Deck Area956.8 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1970 (reconstructed 2020)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic21,364 (2023)
Truck Traffic36%
Lanes On Bridge8

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number132410008907099

Nearby Bridges

US 59 over Draw 0.0 mi Good Sam Bishkin Road over Blue Creek 0.4 mi Good Bu 59 S over Blue Creek Tributary 0.5 mi Fair US 59 over Draw 0.5 mi Good US 59 over Draw 0.6 mi Good US 59 SB over Bu 59 S & Kcs Rr 0.8 mi Fair US 59 NB over Bu 59 S & Kcs Rr 0.8 mi Fair Bu 59 over Blue Creek 0.9 mi Fair East Calhoun ST over Blue Creek 1.1 mi Good US 59 over FM 1162 1.1 mi Good