US59/71SB&W U-TURN
Carrying US59/71SB&W U-TURN over IH 30
AT ARKANSAS STATE LINE, Bowie, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US59/71SB&W U-TURN
The US59/71SB&W U-TURN bridge in Bowie, Texas carries US59/71SB&W U-TURN over IH 30. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 68,420 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US59/71SB&W U-TURN compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2010
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 68,420 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 190190061007205
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US59/71SB&W U-TURN is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare US59/71SB&W U-TURN against other structures in Bowie and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US59/71SB&W U-TURN?
US59/71SB&W U-TURN in Bowie, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US59/71SB&W U-TURN inspected?
US59/71SB&W U-TURN's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 68,420 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US59/71SB&W U-TURN is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US59/71SB&W U-TURN?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for US59/71SB&W U-TURN.
Who is responsible for maintaining US59/71SB&W U-TURN?
Ownership is not specified for US59/71SB&W U-TURN in the NBI.
How old is US59/71SB&W U-TURN and does age affect safety?
US59/71SB&W U-TURN was built in 2010, making it 16 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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