US Bridges

US 259 SB over Meddlin Creek

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · 2.20 MI S of SH 155 · Structure no. 192300039202018

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
175 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,184
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 259 SB over Meddlin Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 259 SB over Meddlin Creek in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 83 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,184 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,010 by 2033. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 259 SB
CrossesMeddlin Creek
Location2.20 MI S of SH 155
RouteU.S. Route 259
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81284, -94.71882
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,184 (2020)
Projected traffic6,010 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 259 SB over Meddlin Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US 259 SB over Meddlin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US 259 SB over Meddlin Creek carry?

About 4,184 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 259 SB over Meddlin Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 259 SB over Meddlin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.