SH 159 over Brazos River Relief
Austin County, Texas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SH 159 over Brazos River Relief in Austin County, Texas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 5,558 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 143 of the 218 inventoried bridges in Austin County rated good (65.6%); 4 (1.8%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete |
| Length | about 160 ft |
| Location | 1.8 Mi NE of FM 1456 |
| NBI structure number | 130080040901161 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Austin County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ih 10 over Draw | 2020 | 65,213 | Good |
| Ih 10 over Draw | 2020 | 65,213 | Good |
| Ih 10 over Chew/bartlett Rd | 2021 | 65,213 | Good |
| Ih 10 over FM 1458 | 2021 | 56,725 | Good |
| Mlcak Rd over Ih 10 | 2022 | 56,083 | Good |
| Ih 10 over US 90 | 2021 | 52,333 | Good |
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