US 259 over Ward Creek

Fair Condition95 years old2,378 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyBowie
Location2.90 Mi S Of FM 44
CarriesUS 259
CrossesWard Creek
Coordinates33.44272, -94.64922

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length22.0 ft (6.7 m)
Max Span9.8 ft (3 m)
Deck Area57.0 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1931 (reconstructed 1998)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,378 (2022)
Truck Traffic22%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number190190008502012

Nearby Bridges

US 259 over Dogwood Creek 2.1 mi Fair FM 992 over Draw 2.7 mi Fair CR 4230 over Anderson Creek Relief 2.9 mi Good CR 4230 over Anderson Creek 3.0 mi Good US 259 over Anderson Creek 3.1 mi Good FM 992 over Anderson Creek 3.3 mi Good US 259 over Anderson Creek Relief 3.5 mi Good US 259 over Blythe Creek 3.5 mi Fair FM 990 over N Fork Anderson Creek 3.5 mi Good FM 990 over S Fork Anderson Creek 3.5 mi Fair