US Bridges

US 259 over Mill Creek

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 2.60 MI N of FM 114 · Structure no. 190190008504025

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
182 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,959
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 259 over Mill Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 259 over Mill Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 2,959 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,590 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesUS 259
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.60 MI N of FM 114
RouteU.S. Route 259
StateTexas
Coordinates33.64278, -94.68042
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,959 (2020)
Projected traffic3,590 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 259 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 259 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 259 over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,959 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 259 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 259 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.