SH 159 over Cedar Creek
GoodFayette County, Texas · 0.20 MI SW of SH 71 · Structure no. 130760026702017
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,724
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 159 over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 159 over Cedar Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 102 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 5,724 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,470 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 159 over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is SH 159 over Cedar 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SH 159 over Cedar Creek carry?
About 5,724 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 159 over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 159 over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.