US Bridges

US 259 NB over Barnhardt Creek

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 6.70 MI S of SH 64 · Structure no. 102010013804088

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 259 NB over Barnhardt Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 259 NB over Barnhardt Creek in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,810 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 259 NB
CrossesBarnhardt Creek
Location6.70 MI S of SH 64
RouteU.S. Route 259
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.07971, -94.75651
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2020)
Projected traffic5,810 by 2033
Trucks26%
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 Barnhardt Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 259 NB over Barnhardt 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 NB over Barnhardt Creek carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 259 NB over Barnhardt Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 259 NB over Barnhardt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.