US 259 SB over Wooten Creek
FairRusk County, Texas · 2.20 MI S of US 84 · Structure no. 102010013805051
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,938
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 259 SB over Wooten Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 259 SB over Wooten Creek in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 78 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 5,938 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,670 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 259 SB over Wooten Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is US 259 SB over Wooten 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 SB over Wooten Creek carry?
About 5,938 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is US 259 SB over Wooten Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 259 SB over Wooten Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.