SH 159 over Rocky Creek

Poor Condition68 years old5,088 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyFayette
Location3.40 Mi NE Of SH 71
CarriesSH 159
CrossesRocky Creek
Coordinates29.94212, -96.80444

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure2 (Critical)
Channel/Waterway3 (Serious)
Scour Critical2 — Bridge closed (monitoring)

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignSlab
Total Length79.1 ft (24.1 m)
Max Span25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Deck Width40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Area294.0 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1958

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,088 (2023)
Truck Traffic13%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number130760026702022

Nearby Bridges

Cottonwood RD over High Hill Creek 1.2 mi Fair Rocky Creek RD over Rocky Creek 1.9 mi Good Mueller RD over Rocky Creek 2.2 mi Good Halstedt RD over Wertzner Creek 2.6 mi Good Anders-daniels RD over Cedar Creek 2.8 mi Good Halstedt RD over Baylor Creek 2.9 mi Poor SH 71 WB over Rocky Creek 3.0 mi Good SH 71 EB over Rocky Creek 3.0 mi Good SH 71 WB over Up Rr & High Hill Creek 3.0 mi Good SH 71 over Gravell Branch 3.0 mi Good