US Bridges

Recreation RD 255 over Neches River

Good

Jasper County, Texas · 0.00 MI E of Tyler C/L · Structure no. 201220087701018

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
615
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Recreation RD 255 over Neches River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Recreation RD 255 over Neches River in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 615 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2033. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRecreation RD 255
CrossesNeches River
Location0.00 MI E of Tyler C/L
RouteState Highway 255
StateTexas
Coordinates30.9832, -94.24368
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic615 (2022)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
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 Recreation RD 255 over Neches River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Recreation RD 255 over Neches River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Recreation RD 255 over Neches River carry?

About 615 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Recreation RD 255 over Neches River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Recreation RD 255 over Neches River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.