US Bridges

US 259 NB over US 59

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · Int US 59 & US 259 · Structure no. 111740017507079

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,591
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 259 NB over US 59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 259 NB over US 59 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 14,591 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,427 by 2040. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS 259 NB
CrossesUS 59
LocationInt US 59 & US 259
RouteU.S. Route 259
StateTexas
Coordinates31.68158, -94.66583
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,591 (2020)
Projected traffic20,427 by 2040
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 259 NB over US 59 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 259 NB over US 59 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 NB over US 59 carry?

About 14,591 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 259 NB over US 59?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 259 NB over US 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.