US Bridges

Re 255 over Angelina River

Fair

Jasper County, Texas · 4.70 MI W of FM 1007 · Structure no. 201220087701016

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Re 255 over Angelina River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Re 255 over Angelina River in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,448 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesRe 255
CrossesAngelina River
Location4.70 MI W of FM 1007
RouteState Highway 255
CountyJasper County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.06089, -94.10616
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadUnknown
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,448 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Re 255 over Angelina River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Re 255 over Angelina River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Re 255 over Angelina River carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Re 255 over Angelina River?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Re 255 over Angelina River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.