US Bridges

US 259 over Brutons Creek Branch

Fair

Morris County, Texas · 2.85 MI S of SH 11 · Structure no. 191720039201032

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,065
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 259 over Brutons Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 259 over Brutons Creek Branch in Morris County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 77 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 7,065 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,460 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 259
CrossesBrutons Creek Branch
Location2.85 MI S of SH 11
RouteU.S. Route 259
CountyMorris County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.98886, -94.71976
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,065 (2020)
Projected traffic10,460 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US 259 over Brutons Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 259 over Brutons Creek Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 259 over Brutons Creek Branch carry?

About 7,065 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 259 over Brutons Creek Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 259 over Brutons Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.