US 259 over Texas & Northern RR
FairMorris County, Texas · 0.70 MI N of FM 729 · Structure no. 191720039201039
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 270 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,293
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 259 over Texas & Northern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 259 over Texas & Northern RR 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 5 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 5,293 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,190 by 2033. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 259 over Texas & Northern RR built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 259 over Texas & Northern RR 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 Texas & Northern RR carry?
About 5,293 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 259 over Texas & Northern RR?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns US 259 over Texas & Northern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.