US 59 over Poesta Creek

Fair Condition73 years old6,194 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyBee
Location1.7 Mi SW Of US 181
CarriesUS 59
CrossesPoesta Creek
Coordinates28.39999, -97.75267

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length150.9 ft (46 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width74.1 ft (22.6 m)
Deck Area1039.6 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1953 (reconstructed 1988)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,194 (2022)
Truck Traffic24%
Lanes On Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number160130044702054

Nearby Bridges

Jackson ST over Poesta Creek 0.1 mi Fair W Hefferman ST over Poesta Creek 0.1 mi Good Bus US 181 over Poesta Creek 0.3 mi Good ST Marys ST over Poesta Creek 0.4 mi Fair FM 673 over Poesta Creek 0.6 mi Good Bus US 181 over Dry Branch 0.6 mi Fair ST Marys ST over Dry Branch 0.7 mi Good Tyler ST over Poesta Creek 0.8 mi Fair Tyler ST over Dry Branch 1.0 mi Good FM 351 over Dry Branch 1.1 mi Good