US Bridges

US 259 NB over Sl 281

Good

Gregg County, Texas · 2.60 MI N of US 80 · Structure no. 100930039203041

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,086
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 259 NB over Sl 281 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 259 NB over Sl 281 in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 8,086 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2031. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS 259 NB
CrossesSl 281
Location2.60 MI N of US 80
RouteU.S. Route 259
StateTexas
Coordinates32.53776, -94.72396
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,086 (2018)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2031
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 NB over Sl 281 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 259 NB over Sl 281 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 NB over Sl 281 carry?

About 8,086 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 259 NB over Sl 281?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 259 NB over Sl 281?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.