US 259 over North Mill Creek
FairBowie County, Texas · 2.20 MI S of Red River · Structure no. 190190008504026
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 212 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,959
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 259 over North Mill Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 259 over North Mill Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 2,959 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,590 by 2033. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).
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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. |
| 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 US 259 over North Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is US 259 over North Mill Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 259 over North Mill Creek carry?
About 2,959 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 259 over North Mill Creek?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 259 over North Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.