US Bridges

CR 186 (baughman ) over US 259

Good

Rusk County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of US 259 Bus · Structure no. 102010013817116

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
409
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 186 (baughman ) over US 259 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 186 (baughman ) over US 259 in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 409 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 573 by 2041. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 186 (baughman )
CrossesUS 259
Location0.9 MI E of US 259 Bus
RouteCounty Highway 186
StateTexas
Coordinates32.35574, -94.85381
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic409 (2021)
Projected traffic573 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 CR 186 (baughman ) over US 259 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 186 (baughman ) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 186 (baughman ) over US 259 carry?

About 409 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 186 (baughman ) over US 259?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 186 (baughman ) over US 259?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.