US Bridges

FM 1159 over Pecan Bayou

Fair

Red River County, Texas · 18.1 MI E of SH 37 · Structure no. 011940077302001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
450 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1159 over Pecan Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1159 over Pecan Bayou in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2040. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1159
CrossesPecan Bayou
Location18.1 MI E of SH 37
RouteState Highway 1159
CountyRed River County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.68532, -94.99452
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadOther
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic122 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1159 over Pecan Bayou built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1159 over Pecan Bayou 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FM 1159 over Pecan Bayou carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 1159 over Pecan Bayou?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1159 over Pecan Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.