US Bridges

US 259 over Beachman Creek

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · 1.10 MI N of FM 726 · Structure no. 192300039202052

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
81 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,884
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 259 over Beachman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 259 over Beachman Creek in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 10,884 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,240 by 2033. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 198 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 259
CrossesBeachman Creek
Location1.10 MI N of FM 726
RouteU.S. Route 259
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74961, -94.74482
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width198 ft (60.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,884 (2024)
Projected traffic12,240 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 259 over Beachman Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 259 over Beachman 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 259 over Beachman Creek carry?

About 10,884 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 259 over Beachman Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 198 ft wide.

Who owns US 259 over Beachman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.