US 259 NB over Owens Creek
GoodRusk County, Texas · 5.5 MI S of FM 3310 · Structure no. 102010013805092
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,706
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 259 NB over Owens Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 259 NB over Owens Creek in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,706 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,680 by 2033. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 259 NB over Owens Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 259 NB over Owens Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does US 259 NB over Owens Creek carry?
About 2,706 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US 259 NB over Owens Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 259 NB over Owens Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.