US Bridges

RR 255 over Rocky Creek

Good

Tyler County, Texas · 1.40 MI W of Jasper C/L · Structure no. 202290087702024

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
489
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RR 255 over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RR 255 over Rocky Creek in Tyler County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 489 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRR 255
CrossesRocky Creek
Location1.40 MI W of Jasper C/L
RouteState Highway 255
CountyTyler County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.98411, -94.26808
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic489 (2020)
Projected traffic685 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RR 255 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is RR 255 over Rocky 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RR 255 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 489 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RR 255 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns RR 255 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.