US 259 over Penn Creek
FairNacogdoches County, Texas · 5.0 MI S of Rusk CO Line · Structure no. 111740013806042
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,239
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 259 over Penn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 259 over Penn 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 13,239 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,535 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 259 over Penn 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 Penn 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 Penn Creek carry?
About 13,239 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is US 259 over Penn Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns US 259 over Penn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.