SH 159 over Cedar Creek

Good Condition103 years old5,724 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyFayette
Location0.20 Mi SW Of SH 71
CarriesSH 159
CrossesCedar Creek
Coordinates29.91764, -96.85916

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length43.0 ft (13.1 m)
Max Span41.0 ft (12.5 m)
Deck Width40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Area159.8 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1923 (reconstructed 1960)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,724 (2020)
Truck Traffic13%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number130760026702017

Nearby Bridges

SH 71 over SH 159 0.2 mi Fair SH 71 over Tanyard Branch 0.2 mi Fair SH 71 Sfr over Cedar Creek 0.4 mi Good SH 71 over Cedar Creek 0.4 mi Fair SH 71 Nfr over Cedar Creek 0.5 mi Good SH 71 Nfr over Draw 0.6 mi Fair Bu 71e over Cedar Creek 0.6 mi Fair SH 71 Nfr over Drain 0.9 mi Good Pine Ridge RD over Trib Of Cedar Creek 1.1 mi Good Von Minden RD over SH 71 1.2 mi Good