US 259 over Blythe Creek

Fair Condition66 years old1,601 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyBowie
Location2.20 Mi N Of FM 561
CarriesUS 259
CrossesBlythe Creek
Coordinates33.39646, -94.67391

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length151.9 ft (46.3 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width31.2 ft (9.5 m)
Deck Area439.9 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1960

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,601 (2024)
Truck Traffic27%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number190190008502024

Nearby Bridges

US 259 over Dogwood Creek 1.4 mi Fair FM 561 over Draw 2.0 mi Good FM 561 over Blythe Creek 2.5 mi Fair US 259 over Boothe Creek 2.6 mi Fair FM 561 over IH 30 3.2 mi Good IH 30 WB over Blythe Creek 3.2 mi Fair IH 30 EB over Blythe Creek 3.2 mi Fair IH 30 over Ward Creek 3.5 mi Fair US 259 over Ward Creek 3.5 mi Fair FM 561 over Ward Creek 3.8 mi Fair