US Bridges

US 259 over Barnes Creek

Fair

Morris County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of FM 250 · Structure no. 191720039201038

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,906
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 259 over Barnes Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 259 over Barnes Creek in Morris County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6,906 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,257 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 259
CrossesBarnes Creek
Location0.30 MI S of FM 250
RouteU.S. Route 259
CountyMorris County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93441, -94.70914
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,906 (2023)
Projected traffic8,257 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 US 259 over Barnes Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 259 over Barnes 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 over Barnes Creek carry?

About 6,906 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 259 over Barnes Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US 259 over Barnes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.