US Bridges

US 259 over FM 349

Good

Gregg County, Texas · Approx 2MI N of FM 2204 · Structure no. 100930013816110

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,100
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 259 over FM 349 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 259 over FM 349 in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,340 by 2033. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 259
CrossesFM 349
LocationApprox 2MI N of FM 2204
RouteU.S. Route 259
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40606, -94.83337
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2013)
Projected traffic11,340 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 259 over FM 349 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 259 over FM 349 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 259 over FM 349 carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 259 over FM 349?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 259 over FM 349?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.