US 59 SB over Nueces River

Fair Condition87 years old3,881 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyLive Oak
Location1.8 Mi E Of US 281
CarriesUS 59 SB
CrossesNueces River
Coordinates28.33328, -98.08622

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length1817.9 ft (554.1 m)
Max Span97.1 ft (29.6 m)
Deck Width48.6 ft (14.8 m)
Deck Area8200.7 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1939 (reconstructed 1988)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,881 (2024)
Truck Traffic13%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number161490044701026

Nearby Bridges

US 59 NB over Nueces River 0.0 mi Good US 59 NB over Nueces Ri Rel 0.4 mi Good US 59 SB over Nueces River Relief 0.4 mi Fair US 59 over Little Gamble Gully 0.7 mi Fair US 59 over Draw 1.0 mi Fair US 59 over Up Rr 1.3 mi Good Fm799 over Draw 1.4 mi Good US 59 over Draw 1.5 mi Good US 59 over Draw 1.8 mi Fair US 281 over Tim0n Creek 1.9 mi Good