US Bridges

CR 259 over Sand Branch

Fair

Runnels County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 072000AA0259009

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 259 over Sand Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 259 over Sand Branch in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 259
CrossesSand Branch
Location0.05 MI S of US 67
RouteCounty Highway 259
CountyRunnels County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.70441, -99.97526
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 259 over Sand Branch built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 259 over Sand Branch 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 CR 259 over Sand Branch carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 259 over Sand Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 259 over Sand Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.