US 259 NB over Wooten Creek
GoodRusk County, Texas · 2.20 MI S of US 84 · Structure no. 102010013805095
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,131
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 259 NB over Wooten Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 259 NB over Wooten Creek in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6,131 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,670 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 40 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 259 NB over Wooten Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 259 NB over Wooten 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 Wooten Creek carry?
About 6,131 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is US 259 NB over Wooten Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 259 NB over Wooten Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.