SH 159 over Pool Branch

Fair Condition98 years old1,892 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyFayette
Location1.90 Mi NE Of FM 1291
CarriesSH 159
CrossesPool Branch
Coordinates29.92458, -96.64971

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignSlab
Total Length47.9 ft (14.6 m)
Max Span15.1 ft (4.6 m)
Deck Width50.5 ft (15.4 m)
Deck Area224.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1928 (reconstructed 1974)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,892 (2020)
Truck Traffic22%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number130760040801004

Nearby Bridges

SH 159 over Draw 1.2 mi Fair Rek Hill RD over Pool Branch 1.4 mi Good Kovar Road over Cummins Creek 1.6 mi Fair FM 1291 over Pool Branch 1.6 mi Good FM 1291 over Draw 1.8 mi Good SH 159 over Branch Cummins Creek 1.9 mi Good SH 159 over Cummins Creek Relief 2.2 mi Good Ross Prairie Ch RD over Allen Creek 2.2 mi Good N Mechanic ST over Allen Creek 2.3 mi Fair Willow Springs RD over Cummins Creek 2.3 mi Poor