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FM 2559 over Pecan Bayou

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 4.10 MI N of Pr 15 · Structure no. 230250254102001

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
470 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
169
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2559 over Pecan Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2559 over Pecan Bayou in Brown 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 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 169 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2033. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2559
CrossesPecan Bayou
Location4.10 MI N of Pr 15
RouteState Highway 2559
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.91263, -99.04307
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length470 ft (143.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2020)
Projected traffic350 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$669,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2559 over Pecan Bayou built?

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

What condition is FM 2559 over Pecan Bayou 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2559 over Pecan Bayou carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 2559 over Pecan Bayou?

The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2559 over Pecan Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.