SH 159 over East Mill Creek
GoodAustin County, Texas · 5.5 MI E of FM 2502 · Structure no. 130080040802028
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 796 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,980
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 159 over East Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 159 over East Mill Creek in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,980 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,170 by 2037. The structure is 796 ft (242.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 159 over East Mill Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 159 over East Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does SH 159 over East Mill Creek carry?
About 2,980 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 159 over East Mill Creek?
The structure is 796 ft (242.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 159 over East Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.