US Bridges

US 259 over Bighead CR TR #1

Good

Rusk County, Texas · 0.9 MI NE of US 259 Bus · Structure no. 102010013817119

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,070
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 259 over Bighead CR TR #1 is a concrete culvert carrying US 259 over Bighead CR TR #1 in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 6,070 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,498 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 259
CrossesBighead CR TR #1
Location0.9 MI NE of US 259 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 259
StateTexas
Coordinates32.35316, -94.85765
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,070 (2024)
Projected traffic8,498 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 259 over Bighead CR TR #1 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 259 over Bighead CR TR #1 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 259 over Bighead CR TR #1 carry?

About 6,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 259 over Bighead CR TR #1?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 259 over Bighead CR TR #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.