US 259 over Peacock Creek
FairMorris 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).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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.