US Bridges

US 259 over Bighead CR TR

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of US 259 Bus · Structure no. 102010013802011

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,702
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 259 over Bighead CR TR is a concrete culvert carrying US 259 over Bighead CR TR in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 57 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 12,702 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,783 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 194 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 259
CrossesBighead CR TR
Location0.4 MI S of US 259 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 259
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.33666, -94.86846
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width194 ft (59.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,702 (2021)
Projected traffic17,783 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 259 over Bighead CR TR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 259 over Bighead CR TR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 259 over Bighead CR TR carry?

About 12,702 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 259 over Bighead CR TR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 194 ft wide.

Who owns US 259 over Bighead CR TR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.