US Bridges

US 259 over Shawnee Creek

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 102010013804044

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,115
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 259 over Shawnee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 259 over Shawnee Creek in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 83 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 9,115 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,087 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 259
CrossesShawnee Creek
Location0.1 MI S of US 79
RouteU.S. Route 259
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.14403, -94.7903
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,115 (2023)
Projected traffic9,087 by 2041
Trucks52%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 259 over Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is US 259 over Shawnee 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 259 over Shawnee Creek carry?

About 9,115 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.

How long is US 259 over Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 259 over Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.