US 59 over Bowlin Creek
Shelby County, Texas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 59 over Bowlin Creek in Shelby County, Texas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 8,484 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 93 of the 177 inventoried bridges in Shelby County rated good (52.5%); 7 (4.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated April 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 100 ft |
| Location | 6.60 Mi NE of SH 87 |
| NBI structure number | 112100017504002 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | April 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Shelby County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 59 NB/ US 96 SB over US 84 & UP RR | 1983 | 8,667 | Good |
| US 59 SB (NW Ramp) over UP RR | 1983 | 8,667 | Good |
| US 59 over Attoyac River | 1936 | 8,392 | Fair |
| US 59 over Hardage Creek | 1936 | 8,312 | Fair |
| US 59 over Waller Creek | 1934 | 7,914 | Fair |
| US 59 NB over Mc Fadden Creek | 2002 | 7,914 | Fair |
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