US 59 over La Para Creek

Fair Condition90 years old4,308 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyLive Oak
Location4.3 Mi E Of IH 37
CarriesUS 59
CrossesLa Para Creek
Coordinates28.34604, -97.95582

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length170.9 ft (52.1 m)
Max Span28.9 ft (8.8 m)
Deck Width42.3 ft (12.9 m)
Deck Area672.1 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1936 (reconstructed 1961)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,308 (2022)
Truck Traffic29%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number161490044701013

Nearby Bridges

US 59 over Dead Mans Hollow 0.5 mi Fair US 59 over Hailey Hollow 1.4 mi Good US 59 over Draw 1.9 mi Fair US 59 over Mustang Creek 2.3 mi Good US 59 over Draw 2.8 mi Good IH 37 over Draw 3.3 mi Good IH 37 Efr over Hailey Hollow 3.3 mi Fair IH 37 NB over Hailey Hollow 3.3 mi Fair IH 37 SB over Hailey Hollow 3.3 mi Good US 59 over Draw 3.5 mi Good