US Bridges

US 259 over Beech Creek

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of Rusk CO Line · Structure no. 111740013806041

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,602
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 259 over Beech Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 259 over Beech Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 88 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 13,602 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,138 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 259
CrossesBeech Creek
Location0.3 MI S of Rusk CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 259
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.84119, -94.6815
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,602 (2024)
Projected traffic16,138 by 2040
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 259 over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US 259 over Beech 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 259 over Beech Creek carry?

About 13,602 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US 259 over Beech Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 259 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.