CR 259 over Alligator Creek
PoorPosted for loadFalls County, Texas · 1.0 MI E. of SH 6 · Structure no. 090740AA0259002
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,026
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 259 over Alligator Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 259 over Alligator Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,026 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,526 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 259 over Alligator Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 259 over Alligator Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does CR 259 over Alligator Creek carry?
About 5,026 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 259 over Alligator Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns CR 259 over Alligator Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.