US Bridges

US 259 SB over SH 155

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · Int SH 155 & US 259 · Structure no. 192300039202054

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,798
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 259 SB over SH 155 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 259 SB over SH 155 in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,798 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,560 by 2031. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS 259 SB
CrossesSH 155
LocationInt SH 155 & US 259
RouteU.S. Route 259
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84368, -94.72835
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,798 (2020)
Projected traffic4,560 by 2031
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SB over SH 155 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 259 SB over SH 155 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 SH 155 carry?

About 2,798 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 259 SB over SH 155?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 259 SB over SH 155?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.