US Bridges

FM 1798 over US 259

Good

Rusk County, Texas · 6.45 MI N of US 84 · Structure no. 102010013805286

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1798 over US 259 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1798 over US 259 in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 560 vehicles a day, projected to reach 780 by 2033. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 1798
CrossesUS 259
Location6.45 MI N of US 84
RouteState Highway 1798
StateTexas
Coordinates32.00569, -94.71885
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2013)
Projected traffic780 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1798 over US 259 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1798 over US 259 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 FM 1798 over US 259 carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is FM 1798 over US 259?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1798 over US 259?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.