US 259 over Anderson Creek Relief
GoodBowie County, Texas · 0.70 MI N of FM 44 · Structure no. 190190008504030
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,574
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 259 over Anderson Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 259 over Anderson Creek Relief in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 1,574 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 47 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 259 over Anderson Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is US 259 over Anderson Creek Relief 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 Anderson Creek Relief carry?
About 1,574 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is US 259 over Anderson Creek Relief?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 259 over Anderson Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.