US Bridges

US 259 NB over Little Cypress Crk Rel

Good

Upshur County, Texas · 2.75 MI S of SH 154 · Structure no. 192300039202046

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,539
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 259 NB over Little Cypress Crk Rel is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 259 NB over Little Cypress Crk Rel in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6,539 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,450 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 259 NB
CrossesLittle Cypress Crk Rel
Location2.75 MI S of SH 154
RouteU.S. Route 259
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67005, -94.75177
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,539 (2018)
Projected traffic9,450 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 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 NB over Little Cypress Crk Rel built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 259 NB over Little Cypress Crk Rel 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 259 NB over Little Cypress Crk Rel carry?

About 6,539 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 259 NB over Little Cypress Crk Rel?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 259 NB over Little Cypress Crk Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.