US 259 over US 82
FairBowie County, Texas · 1.10 MI W of FM 2735 · Structure no. 190190004603035
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 324 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 259 over US 82 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 259 over US 82 in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 60 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,360 by 2031. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 259 over US 82 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is US 259 over US 82 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.
How much traffic does US 259 over US 82 carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is US 259 over US 82?
The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 259 over US 82?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.