SH 159 over Brazos River
GoodWaller County, Texas · 0.65 MI SW of FM 3446 · Structure no. 122370040902012
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,080 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,240
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 159 over Brazos River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 159 over Brazos River in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6,240 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,530 by 2033. The structure is 1,080 ft (329.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 159 over Brazos River built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 159 over Brazos River 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 2024.
How much traffic does SH 159 over Brazos River carry?
About 6,240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is SH 159 over Brazos River?
The structure is 1,080 ft (329.2 m) long with a longest span of 280 ft (85.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 159 over Brazos River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.