US Bridges

US 259 over Peacock Creek

Fair

Morris County, Texas · 1.10 MI S of FM 144 · Structure no. 191720039201044

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,065
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 259 over Peacock Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 259 over Peacock Creek in Morris County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 8,802 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 259
CrossesPeacock Creek
Location1.10 MI S of FM 144
RouteU.S. Route 259
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96254, -94.70928
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,065 (2023)
Projected traffic8,802 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Peacock Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 259 over Peacock 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 Peacock Creek carry?

About 7,065 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 259 over Peacock Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US 259 over Peacock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.