US 259 NB over Big Cypress Creek
FairMorris County, Texas · 1.00 MI S of FM 729 · Structure no. 191720039201034
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 1,200 ft
- 30 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,742
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 259 NB over Big Cypress Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 259 NB over Big Cypress Creek in Morris County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 65 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 2,742 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,829 by 2042. The structure is 1,200 ft (365.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 259 NB over Big Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is US 259 NB over Big Cypress Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 259 NB over Big Cypress Creek carry?
About 2,742 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 259 NB over Big Cypress Creek?
The structure is 1,200 ft (365.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 259 NB over Big Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.