US 59 over Salt Branch

Fair Condition76 years old2,133 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyLive Oak
Location1.8 Mi NE Of FM 1359
CarriesUS 59
CrossesSalt Branch
Coordinates28.17310, -98.26590

Condition Ratings

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

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignSlab
Total Length80.1 ft (24.4 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width45.9 ft (14 m)
Deck Area341.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1950 (reconstructed 1988)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,133 (2020)
Truck Traffic31%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection124
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number161490054206037

Nearby Bridges

US 59 over Drain 0.4 mi Good US 59 over Drain 0.6 mi Fair US 59 over Trib Of Salt Branch 1.0 mi Good FM 1359 over Draw 2.3 mi Good FM 1359 over Ramirena Creek 3.5 mi Fair US 59 over Ramirena Creek 3.7 mi Good FM 1359 over Draw 4.2 mi Fair US 59 over Drain 4.3 mi Good FM 889 over Draw 4.9 mi Good FM 624 over Draw 4.9 mi Good