US Bridges

SH 159 over Cummins Creek

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 4.30 MI NE of FM 1291 · Structure no. 130760040801030

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
385 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,277
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 159 over Cummins Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 159 over Cummins Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 1,277 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,711 by 2040. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 159
CrossesCummins Creek
Location4.30 MI NE of FM 1291
RouteState Highway 159
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95239, -96.62829
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,277 (2020)
Projected traffic1,711 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 159 over Cummins Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 159 over Cummins 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 159 over Cummins Creek carry?

About 1,277 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 159 over Cummins Creek?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 159 over Cummins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.