US Bridges

US 259 NB over Tiawichi Creek

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of FM 918 · Structure no. 102010013802034

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,866
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 259 NB over Tiawichi Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 259 NB over Tiawichi Creek in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5,866 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,423 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 259 NB
CrossesTiawichi Creek
Location0.10 MI S of FM 918
RouteU.S. Route 259
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.28629, -94.86826
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,866 (2024)
Projected traffic7,423 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NB over Tiawichi Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 259 NB over Tiawichi 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 259 NB over Tiawichi Creek carry?

About 5,866 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 259 NB over Tiawichi Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 259 NB over Tiawichi Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.