US Bridges

US 259 over Dutch Creek

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 0.4 MI SE of US 79 · Structure no. 102010013804045

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,491
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 259 over Dutch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 259 over Dutch 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 6,491 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,087 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 259
CrossesDutch Creek
Location0.4 MI SE of US 79
RouteU.S. Route 259
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.13956, -94.78782
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 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,491 (2021)
Projected traffic9,087 by 2041
Trucks52%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 259 over Dutch 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 Dutch 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 Dutch Creek carry?

About 6,491 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.

How long is US 259 over Dutch Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 259 over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.