US Bridges

FM 2259 over Carrizo Creek

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 7.5 MI SE of Sl 224 · Structure no. 111740211601001

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
360 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,071
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2259 over Carrizo Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2259 over Carrizo Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 66 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 2,071 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,821 by 2042. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2259
CrossesCarrizo Creek
Location7.5 MI SE of Sl 224
RouteState Highway 2259
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.51225, -94.54067
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadOther
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,071 (2024)
Projected traffic1,821 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 2259 over Carrizo Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is FM 2259 over Carrizo 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 FM 2259 over Carrizo Creek carry?

About 2,071 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 2259 over Carrizo Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2259 over Carrizo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.