Bu 59 R over West Bernard Creek

Fair Condition98 years old1,448 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyWharton
Location0.55 Mi NE Of SH 60
CarriesBu 59 R
CrossesWest Bernard Creek
Coordinates29.40427, -96.07117

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignSlab
Total Length1200.1 ft (365.8 m)
Max Span20.0 ft (6.1 m)
Deck Width31.8 ft (9.7 m)
Deck Area3548.3 sq m
Main Spans60
Year Built1928 (reconstructed 1948)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,448 (2024)
Truck Traffic17%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection123
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number132410008910043

Nearby Bridges

US 59 Nbfr over West Bernard Creek 0.3 mi Good US 59 over Bu 59 0.5 mi Good US 59 Nbfr over Preisler Creek 0.5 mi Good SH 60 over Dry Branch Creek 0.7 mi Good US 59 over Preisler Creek 0.8 mi Good SH 60 over West Bernard Creek 0.9 mi Good Co RD 214 over Draw 1.1 mi Good US 59 over Draw 1.7 mi Good US 59 Sbfr over Draw 1.7 mi Good FM 1161 over Draw 1.8 mi Good