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{{Short description|State road in Tyler, Jasper, and Newton counties in Texas, United States}} |
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|type= RE |
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|route= 255 |
| route = 255 |
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| map_notes = RE 255 highlighted in red |
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|formed= {{start date|1970|04|15}}<ref name="TxDOT"/> |
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| length_mi = 56.596 |
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|direction_a=West |
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|terminus_a={{jct|state=TX|US|69}} |
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| established = {{start date|1970|04|15}}<ref name="TxDOT"/> |
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|junction={{jct|state=TX|US|96}} |
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| decommissioned = |
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|direction_b=East |
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| history = |
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| restrictions = |
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| direction_a = West |
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| terminus_a = {{jct|state=TX|US|69}} north of [[Colmesneil, Texas|Colmesneil]] |
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| junction = {{plain list| |
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* {{jct|state=TX|SH|63}} northeast of [[Beans, Texas|Beans]] |
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* {{jct|state=TX|US|96}} south of [[Browndell, Texas|Browndell]] |
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* {{jct|state=TX|SH|87}} in [[Mayflower, Newton County, Texas|Newton]]}} |
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| direction_b = East |
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|terminus_b={{jct|state=TX|FM|692}} in [[South Toledo Bend, Texas|South Toledo Bend]] |
|terminus_b={{jct|state=TX|FM|692}} in [[South Toledo Bend, Texas|South Toledo Bend]] |
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|counties=[[Tyler County, Texas|Tyler]], [[Jasper County, Texas|Jasper]], [[Newton County, Texas|Newton]] |
|counties=[[Tyler County, Texas|Tyler]], [[Jasper County, Texas|Jasper]], [[Newton County, Texas|Newton]] |
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'''Recreational Road 255''' ('''RE 255''') is a [[List of Texas Recreational Roads|Recreational Road]] located in [[Tyler County, Texas|Tyler]], [[Jasper County, Texas|Jasper]], and [[Newton County, Texas|Newton]] counties, in the U.S. |
'''Recreational Road 255''' ('''RE 255''') is a {{convert|56.596|mi|km}} [[List of Texas Recreational Roads|Recreational Road]] located in [[Tyler County, Texas|Tyler]], [[Jasper County, Texas|Jasper]], and [[Newton County, Texas|Newton]] counties, in southeastern [[Texas]], United States. The highway travels through mainly rural areas in the northern portion of the three counties. RE 255 begins at an intersection with [[U.S. Route 69 in Texas|U.S. Route 69]] (US 69), in Tyler County, north of the city of [[Colmesneil, Texas|Colmesneil]]. The route travels through rural farmland in northern Tyler County, and crosses the [[Neches River]] into Jasper County. The roadway intersects [[Texas State Highway 63]] (SH 63) and [[U.S. Route 96]], and helps form part of the Sam Rayburn Dam. The route continues into Newton County, intersecting [[Texas State Highway 87]], before terminating at an intersection with [[Farm to Market Road 692]] (FM 692), near the [[Louisiana]] state line. RE 255 helps provide access to [[Angelina National Forest]], the [[Sam Rayburn Reservoir]], and the [[Toledo Bend Reservoir]], which give the highway its Recreational Road designation.<ref name="Glossary">{{cite web |author = Transportation Planning and Programming Division |publisher = Texas Department of Transportation |title = Highway Designations Glossary |url = http://www.dot.state.tx.us/business/governments/glossary.htm |access-date = August 28, 2012 }}</ref> |
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RE 255 began as Farm to Market Road 255 (FM 255), with the first section of the route being designated in 1945. Throughout the 1950s and the 1960s, FM 255 was extended several times, with the final extension being made in early 1970. The first stretch of RE 255 was designated in 1970 by Minute Order 063535, creating the first Recreational Road. The highway was extended three more times in the 1970s, completely replacing FM 255. FM 255 had a short spur that was designated in 1970, and was transferred over to RE 255 in 1974 when the main route was replaced. RE 255 Spur was cancelled in 1979. |
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==Route description== |
==Route description== |
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===Tyler County=== |
===Tyler County=== |
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RE 255 begins at its western terminus at an intersection with US 69 as a two-lane, paved road. The highway proceeds eastward through mainly rural areas, passing several small farms. The roadway continues, intersecting County Route 3251 (CR 3251) and turning northeast. The road proceeds northeast before slowly bending east again and continuing. It proceeds through the small community of Oak Grove and turns northeasterly.<ref name="Texas Map"/> RE 255 continues, passing several homes and the small Gregory Cemetery as well as intersecting several county roads and slowly bending east. The route continues easterly, passing through a large forest and intersecting CR 3725 before crossing the [[Neches River]] and exiting Tyler County.<ref name="Map 595">{{Texas Mapbook|595|access-date=July 10, 2012|link=no}}</ref><ref name="Maps 1">{{google maps |url = https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Recreation+Rd+255&daddr=R255&hl=en&ll=31.155233,-93.990784&spn=0.696898,0.883026&sll=31.04929,-93.99469&sspn=0.750623,1.571045&geocode=FfwQ2AEdKE9f-g%3BFZh72wEdUjNs-g&mra=pr&t=h&z=10 |access-date = July 13, 2012 }}</ref> |
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===Jasper County=== |
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After crossing the Neches River, RE 255 enters Jasper County and proceeds easterly. After a short distance, it crosses over a small relief creek for the Neches River and continues through heavily forested rural areas before turning slightly southeast. The route proceeds over a small creek before slowly bending northeastward. The roadway turns northerly and passes the small community of [[Beans, Texas|Beans]]. While traveling through Beans, the road passes several small farms and houses. It also intersects several county roads, including the former RE 255 Spur, which is now CR 32.<ref name="Map 595"/><ref name="Maps 1"/> The highway then enters [[Angelina National Forest]].<ref name="Paper Map">{{cite map |author = American Map |author2 = MapQuest.com |title = Discovery Channel Road Atlas |scale = 1:9,092,160 |location = Maspeth, New York |publisher = American Map |year = 2004 |page = 108 |isbn = 0-8416-1787-2 }}</ref><br /> |
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[[File:Angelina National Forest sign.jpg|thumb|left|The entrance to Angelina National Forest. RE 255 passes through the southern portion of the forest]] |
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RE 255 continues slightly northeasterly, passing through mainly farmland before reaching its junction with SH 63. RE 255 continues northward, entering the community of [[Ebenezer, Jasper County, Texas|Ebenezer]] and intersecting a few local roads in the community. The roadway proceeds east and passes the McGee Cemetery. RE 255 proceeds to the [[Angelina River]] at the [[Sam Rayburn Reservoir|Sam Rayburn Dam]]. The road bends northeastward, passing through the small Overlook Park and continuing northeast along the dam.<ref name="Maps 1"/><ref name="Map 609">{{Texas Mapbook|609|access-date=July 18, 2012|link=no}}</ref> It turns southeast and continues along the dam.<ref name="Texas Map">{{cite map |author = Mapsco |title = The Roads of Texas |scale = 1:228,096 |location = Addison, Texas |publisher = Mapsco |year = 2008 |pages = 96–97 |isbn = 1-56966-421-8 }}</ref> The dam ends after approximately {{convert|1.5|mi}} and the highway exits Angelina National Forest and enters Twin Dikes Park.<ref name="Map"/> The roadway continues, taking a large bend southeast and intersecting several local roads that lead to the reservoir. The highway proceeds southeasterly, passing several small homes and businesses that make up a portion of the community of [[Sam Rayburn, Texas|Sam Rayburn]]. RE 255 proceeds northeast for a short distance before shifting eastward through Rayburn Country and intersecting FM 1007. Turning southeast, the route passes the southern edge of the Rayburn Country golf resort before exiting the community of Sam Rayburn and reentering rural areas.<ref name=TxDOT2010map>{{cite map |publisher = Texas Department of Transportation |author = Transportation Planning and Programming Division |year = 2010 |edition = 2010 |title = Official Travel Map |scale = 1:1,267,200 |sections = N23–N24 }}</ref> RE 255 shifts southeast and proceeds to an intersection with US 96, a [[divided highway]]. The route bends northeasterly, intersecting CR 232 before proceeding out of Jasper County.<ref name="Maps 1"/><ref name="Map 609"/> |
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===Newton County=== |
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[[File:Image of South Toledo Bend.jpg|thumb|right|An aerial view of South Toledo Bend; RE 255 travels through the community]] |
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RE 255 enters Newton County traveling eastward. The highway proceeds eastward before bending northeasterly and entering dense forest. Continuing eastward, the road reaches an intersection with SH 87.<ref name="Texas Map"/> The route continues east, passing the Mitchell Cemetery.<ref name="Map 609"/><ref name="Map 616">{{Texas Mapbook|616|access-date=July 21, 2012|link=no}}</ref> The highway intersects a couple of county routes and turns east before crossing over a small cove on the [[Toledo Bend Reservoir]]. RE 255 the enters the community of [[South Toledo Bend, Texas|South Toledo Bend]]. It travels parallel to the reservoir, passing several small neighborhoods before shifting eastward. RE 255 passes the Shady Oaks Marina and the Sam Forse Collins Recreational Area before reaching its eastern terminus at an [[at-grade intersection]] with FM 692.<ref name="Maps 1"/><ref name="Map 615">{{Texas Mapbook|615|access-date=July 21, 2012|link=no}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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{{Infobox road small |
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[[Image:Texas FM 255.svg|50px]]The first portion of what would become RE 255 was designated on June 12, 1945, traveling from an intersection with SH 63 to Ferguson, making the highway approximately {{convert|2.8|mi|km}} long. This was the first stretch of FM 255. On September 27, 1960, FM 255 was extended {{convert|4.4|mi|km}} northeastward, to the McGee Bend Dam, on the [[Lake Sam Rayburn]]. FM 255 was again extended on June 15, 1961, traveling along the McGee Bend Dam to US 96, adding approximately {{convert|8.3|mi|km}} to the route. On October 1, 1963, FM 255 was extended approximately {{convert|0.8|mi|km}} southeastward from SH 63. [[FM 2628]] and [[FM 3125]] were combined on February 15, 1970, adding {{convert|4.4|mi|km}} and {{convert|11.3|mi|km}} to FM 255, respectively.<ref name="TXDOT 2">{{TXDOT|FM|255|accessdate=July 10, 2012|link=no}}</ref> |
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| state = TX |
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| type = FM |
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| route = 255 |
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| location = [[Colmesneil, Texas|Colmesneil]] - [[South Toledo Bend, Texas|South Toledo Bend]] |
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| length_mi = 56.596 |
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| length_ref = <ref name="Map"/> |
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| formed = June 12, 1945<ref name="TxDOT"/> |
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| deleted = September 15, 1978<ref name="TxDOT"/> |
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The first portion of what would become RE 255 was designated on June 12, 1945 as the first stretch of Farm to Market Road 255 (FM 255). This route traveled from an intersection with S 63 to Ferguson at a length of approximately {{convert|2.8|mi|km}}. On September 27, 1960, FM 255 was extended {{convert|4.4|mi|km}} northeastward to the McGee Bend Dam on [[Lake Sam Rayburn]]. FM 255 was extended on June 15, 1961 along a road that traveled along the McGee Bend Dam to an intersection with US 96. This extension added approximately {{convert|8.3|mi|km}} to the route.<ref name="TXDOT 2"/> In 1962, three small bridges were constructed in western Jasper County. These bridges still function along the modern route.{{#tag:ref|These bridges were the Trout Creek Bridge,<ref name="Trout Creek">{{cite book |chapter = Structure Number: 201220087701013 |year = 2012 |title = [[National Bridge Inventory]] |publisher = [[Federal Highway Administration]] |author = Texas Department of Transportation }}</ref> the West Jordan Creek Bridge,<ref name="W Jordan Creek">{{cite book |chapter = Structure Number: 201220087701014 |year = 2012 |title = National Bridge Inventory |publisher = Federal Highway Administration |author = Texas Department of Transportation }}</ref> and the East Jordan Creek Bridge.<ref name="E Jordan Creek">{{cite book |chapter = Structure Number: 201220087701015 |year = 2012 |title = National Bridge Inventory |publisher = Federal Highway Administration |author = Texas Department of Transportation }}</ref>|group=lower-alpha}} On October 1, 1963, FM 255 was extended approximately {{convert|0.8|mi|km}} southeastward from S 63.<ref name="TXDOT 2"/> In 1965, the current bridge over the Angelina River was constructed.<ref name="Angelina">{{cite book |chapter = Structure Number: 201220087701016 |year = 2012 |title = National Bridge Inventory |publisher = Federal Highway Administration |author = Texas Department of Transportation }}</ref> [[Farm to Market Road 2628]] from US 69 east {{convert|4.4|mi|km}} and [[Farm to Market Road 3125]] from SH 87 to FM 692 were combined with the route on February 15, 1970, adding {{convert|4.4|mi|km}} and {{convert|11.3|mi|km}} respectively to FM 255.<ref name="TXDOT 2">{{TxDOT|FM|255|access-date=July 10, 2012|link=no}}</ref> |
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On April 15, 1970, the stretch of FM 255 traveling from approximately {{convert|4.8|mi|km}} east of US 96 to SH 87 was transferred to RE 255, creating the first road of that classification.<ref name=facts>{{cite web |author= Transportation Planning and Programming Division |publisher= [[Texas Department of Transportation]] |url= http://www.dot.state.tx.us/TPP/hwy/recroadfacts.htm |title= Recreational Road Facts |accessdate= July 10, 2012}}</ref> On March 15, 1974, RE 255 was extended eastward approximately {{convert|2.0|mi|km}}, giving the highway a total length of approximately {{convert|29.3|mi|km}}. The final portion of FM 255 was transferred to RE 255 on September 15, 1978, adding approximately {{convert|27.9|mi|km}} to RE 255.<ref name="TxDOT"/><ref name="TXDOT 2"/> FM 255 has been redesignated since becoming RE 255, and was redesignated as [[Texas State Highway 255|SH 255]].<ref name="TXDOT 2"/> |
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On April 1, 1970, Recreational Road 255 was officially designated by TxDOT Minute Order 063535. The route was approved by the TxDOT's Administration Circle on April 15, 1970. RE 255 was the first route to be designated by the TxDOT as a Recreational Road, though [[Ranch Road 1]] (which the recreational roads continue their numbering from) has the same purpose.<ref name=facts>{{cite web |author = Transportation Planning and Programming Division |publisher = Texas Department of Transportation |url = http://www.dot.state.tx.us/TPP/hwy/recroadfacts.htm |title = Recreational Road Facts |access-date = July 10, 2012 }}</ref> RE 255 began as the portions of FM 255 traveling from approximately {{convert|4.8|mi|km}} east of US 69 to Beans Place {{convert|2.7|mi|km}} west of SH 63 and from US 96 to SH 87. In 1971, the modern bridge crossing over the small Indian Creek, located in western Jasper County, was constructed.<ref name="Indian Creek">{{cite book |chapter = Structure Number: 201760319703001 |year = 2012 |title = National Bridge Inventory |publisher = Federal Highway Administration |author = Texas Department of Transportation }}</ref> On March 15, 1974, RE 255 was extended eastward approximately {{convert|2.7|mi|km}} from Beans Place to SH 63, giving the highway a total length of approximately {{convert|29.3|mi|km}}.<ref name="TxDOT"/> In 1976, the current bridge crossing the small Rocky Creek in western Newton County was constructed.<ref name="Rocky Creek">{{cite book |chapter = Structure Number: 202290087702017 |year = 2012 |title = National Bridge Inventory |publisher = Federal Highway Administration |author = Texas Department of Transportation }}</ref> In 1977, three of the route's current bridges were constructed. Two of the bridges cross over the Neches River and the other is a small bridge located in Newton County.{{#tag:ref|These bridges were the Neches River Bridge,<ref name="Neches">{{cite book |chapter = Structure Number: 201220087701018 |year = 2012 |title = National Bridge Inventory |publisher = Federal Highway Administration |author = Texas Department of Transportation }}</ref> the Neches River Relief Bridge,<ref name="Neches Relief">{{cite book |chapter = Structure Number: 201220087701019 |year = 2012 |title = National Bridge Inventory |publisher = Federal Highway Administration |author = Texas Department of Transportation }}</ref> and the Primrose Slough Bridge.<ref name="Primrose">{{cite book |chapter = Structure Number: 201220087701020 |year = 2012 |title = National Bridge Inventory |publisher = Federal Highway Administration |author = Texas Department of Transportation }}</ref>|group=lower-alpha}} The final portions of FM 255 was transferred to RE 255 on September 15, 1978, adding approximately {{convert|27.9|mi|km}} to RE 255.<ref name="TxDOT"/><ref name="TXDOT 2"/> In 1981, the last two current bridges along the route were constructed. Both are small bridges located in western Newton County.{{#tag:ref|These bridges were the Big Cow Creek Bridge and the Little Cow Creek Bridge.<ref name="Big Cow">{{cite book |chapter = Structure Number: 201760319702002 |year = 2012 |title = National Bridge Inventory |publisher = Federal Highway Administration |author = Texas Department of Transportation }}</ref><ref name="Little Cow">{{cite book |chapter = Structure Number: 201760319702003 |year = 2012 |title = National Bridge Inventory |publisher = Federal Highway Administration |author = Texas Department of Transportation }}</ref>|group=lower-alpha}} Twelve years after being cancelled, FM 255 was redesignated to a short road in [[Webb County, Texas|Webb County]].<ref name="TXDOT 2"/> This route has since been cancelled and redesignated as Urban Road 255, which was cancelled and added to [[Texas State Highway 255]].<ref name="TXDOT 3">{{TxDOT|UR|255||access-date=August 27, 2012|link=no}}</ref><ref name="TXDOT 4">{{TxDOT|SH|255|access-date=August 27, 2012|link=no}}</ref> |
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==Future== |
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RE 255 is located within the study area of the proposed [[Interstate 14]], the Gulf Coast Strategic Highway. The current proposed routing of the Interstate would run along [[Texas State Highway 63]], to the south of RE 255, but no official routing has decided on.<ref name="Newspaper">{{cite news |last = Kerr |first = Sharon |url = http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/default/article/Hutchison-Cornyn-introduce-federal-corridor-774730.php |title = Hutchinson, Cornyn introduce federal corridor |newspaper = [[Jasper Newsboy]] |date = July 18, 2007 |access-date = September 6, 2012 }}</ref><ref name="Interstate 14">{{cite web |author = Gulf Coast Strategic Highway Coalition |publisher = Gulf Coast Strategic Highway Coalition |url = http://www.gulfcoaststrategichighway.org/Texas.html |title = Texas Update |work = A Multi-State Coalition for Transportation Improvements |access-date = September 5, 2012 |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120225111915/http://www.gulfcoaststrategichighway.org/Texas.html |archive-date = February 25, 2012 }}</ref> A possible alternative routing of the highway would replace RE 255 as part of the Interstate.<ref name="I-14 map">{{cite map |author = Gulf Coast Strategic Highway Coalition |publisher = Gulf Coast Strategic Highway Coalition |title = Gulf Coast Strategic Highway Corridor |year = 2012 }}</ref> |
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==Major junctions== |
==Major junctions== |
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| road={{jct|state=TX|US|69|dir1=north|city1=Zavalla|city2=Lufkin}}<br>{{jct|state=TX|US|69|dir1=South|city1=Woodville|city2=Kountze}} |
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| notes=Western terminus;<br>[[Three-way junction|T intersection]]}} |
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|road={{jct|state=TX|US|69}} |
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| county=Jasper |
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|state=TX |
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| location=Beans |
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| road={{jct|state=TX|county=Jasper|CR|1002}} |
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|location=none |
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| notes=Former [[#Spur route|RE 255 Spur]]}} |
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|road={{jct|state=TX|SH|63}} |
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| mile=18.468 |
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| road={{jct|state=TX|SH|63|dir1=north|city1=Zavalla|city2=Lufkin}}<br>{{jct|state=TX|SH|63|dir1=south|city1=Jasper|city2=Burkeville}} |
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| notes=}} |
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|location=Rayburn Country |
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|mile=32.767 |
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| location=Rayburn Country |
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|road={{jct|state=TX|FM|1007}} |
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| mile=27.939 |
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|notes=Southern terminus of FM 1007}} |
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| road={{jct|state=TX|FM|1007|dir1=north|location1=[[U.S. Route 96|US 96]]|city2=Brookeland}}<br>{{jct|state=TX|road|Rayburn Boulevard|dir1=south}} |
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| notes=Southern end of FM 1007}} |
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| road={{jct|state=TX|US|96|dir1=north|city1=Jasper|city2=Kirbyville}}<br>{{jct|state=TX|US|96|dir1=south|city1=Brookeland|city2=San Augustine}} |
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|state=TX |
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|county=Newton |
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| location_special=[[Mayflower, Newton County, Texas|Mayflower]] |
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|road={{jct|state=TX|TX|87}} |
| road={{jct|state=TX|TX|87|dir1=north|city1=Hemphill}}<br>{{jct|state=TX|TX|87|dir1=south|city1=Burkeville|city2=Newton}} |
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| location=South Toledo Bend |
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|state=TX |
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| mile=56.596 |
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|location=South Toledo Bend |
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| road={{jct|state=TX|FM|692|dir1=north|location1=[[Hornbeck, Louisiana|Hornbeck]] ([[Louisiana]])}}<br>{{jct|state=TX|FM|692|dir1=south|city1=Burkeville}} |
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|mile=56.596 |
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| notes=Eastern terminus:<br>T intersection}} |
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|road={{jct|state=TX|FM|692}} |
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==Spur route== |
==Spur route== |
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{{Infobox road small |
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|state=TX |
| state = TX |
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|type=RE |
| type = RE-Spur |
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|route=255 |
| route = 255 |
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| location = [[Beans Community, Texas|Beans]] |
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|name=Recreational Road 255 Spur |
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| length_mi = 0.700 |
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|shield=[[File:Texas Spur 255.svg|40px|link=]] |
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|subtype=Spur |
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| formed = February 15, 1970 |
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|location=[[Beans Community, Texas|Beans Community]] |
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| deleted = December 12, 1979 |
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|length_mi=0.700 |
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|formed=March 15, 1974 |
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|deleted=December 12, 1979 |
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'''Recreational Road 255 Spur''' ('''RE 255 Spur''') was a short spur connection of FM 255 |
'''Recreational Road 255 Spur''' ('''RE 255 Spur''') was a short spur connection of FM 255 and later RE 255 that connected the small Beans community in Jasper County to RE 255. The spur was {{convert|0.700|mi|km}} long. |
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RE 255 Spur began at an intersection with RE 255 near Beans Community, inside the southern edge of Angelina National Forest. The highway proceeded southeastward through rural areas, passing several small fields and houses. The |
RE 255 Spur began at an intersection with RE 255 near Beans Community, inside the southern edge of Angelina National Forest. The highway proceeded southeastward through rural areas, passing several small fields and houses. The roadway continued to its eastern terminus, a dead end point.<ref name="Sam Rayburn">{{cite map |publisher = A.I.D. Associates |author = A.I.D. Associates |title = Sam Rayburn Reservoir and Dam B |year = 1972 |edition = 1972 }}</ref><ref name="Maps 2">{{google maps |url = https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Hwy+255&daddr=Co+Rd+32&hl=en&sll=31.006286,-94.177659&sspn=0.011734,0.024548&geocode=FeYZ2QEdk9Ni-g%3BFScQ2QEdfvVi-g&mra=prev&t=m&z=16 |title = Overview of Former RE 255 Spur |access-date = July 10, 2012 |link = no }}</ref> |
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RE 255 Spur was originally designated on February 15, 1970, as FM 255 Spur, on its present location. The spur was redesignated as RE 255 on March 15, 1974. The spur was cancelled and turned back to local maintenance on December 18, 1979.<ref name="TxDOT"/><ref name="TXDOT 2"/> The route has since been added to CR |
RE 255 Spur was originally designated on February 15, 1970, as FM 255 Spur, on its present location. The spur was redesignated as RE 255 on March 15, 1974. The spur was cancelled and turned back to local maintenance on December 18, 1979.<ref name="TxDOT"/><ref name="TXDOT 2"/> The route has since been added to CR 1002.<ref name="Map"/> |
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Latest revision as of 03:27, 4 November 2024
 Recreational Road 255 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 RE 255 highlighted in red | ||||
| Route information | ||||
| Maintained by TxDOT | ||||
| Length | 56.596 mi[1] (91.082 km) | |||
| Existed | April 15, 1970[1]–present | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| West end |  US 69 north of Colmesneil | |||
| East end |  FM 692 in South Toledo Bend | |||
| Location | ||||
| Country | United States | |||
| State | Texas | |||
| Counties | Tyler, Jasper, Newton | |||
| Highway system | ||||
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Recreational Road 255 (RE 255) is a 56.596 miles (91.082 km) Recreational Road located in Tyler, Jasper, and Newton counties, in southeastern Texas, United States. The highway travels through mainly rural areas in the northern portion of the three counties. RE 255 begins at an intersection with U.S. Route 69 (US 69), in Tyler County, north of the city of Colmesneil. The route travels through rural farmland in northern Tyler County, and crosses the Neches River into Jasper County. The roadway intersects Texas State Highway 63 (SH 63) and U.S. Route 96, and helps form part of the Sam Rayburn Dam. The route continues into Newton County, intersecting Texas State Highway 87, before terminating at an intersection with Farm to Market Road 692 (FM 692), near the Louisiana state line. RE 255 helps provide access to Angelina National Forest, the Sam Rayburn Reservoir, and the Toledo Bend Reservoir, which give the highway its Recreational Road designation.[2]
RE 255 began as Farm to Market Road 255 (FM 255), with the first section of the route being designated in 1945. Throughout the 1950s and the 1960s, FM 255 was extended several times, with the final extension being made in early 1970. The first stretch of RE 255 was designated in 1970 by Minute Order 063535, creating the first Recreational Road. The highway was extended three more times in the 1970s, completely replacing FM 255. FM 255 had a short spur that was designated in 1970, and was transferred over to RE 255 in 1974 when the main route was replaced. RE 255 Spur was cancelled in 1979.
Route description
[edit]Tyler County
[edit]RE 255 begins at its western terminus at an intersection with US 69 as a two-lane, paved road. The highway proceeds eastward through mainly rural areas, passing several small farms. The roadway continues, intersecting County Route 3251 (CR 3251) and turning northeast. The road proceeds northeast before slowly bending east again and continuing. It proceeds through the small community of Oak Grove and turns northeasterly.[3] RE 255 continues, passing several homes and the small Gregory Cemetery as well as intersecting several county roads and slowly bending east. The route continues easterly, passing through a large forest and intersecting CR 3725 before crossing the Neches River and exiting Tyler County.[4][5]
Jasper County
[edit]After crossing the Neches River, RE 255 enters Jasper County and proceeds easterly. After a short distance, it crosses over a small relief creek for the Neches River and continues through heavily forested rural areas before turning slightly southeast. The route proceeds over a small creek before slowly bending northeastward. The roadway turns northerly and passes the small community of Beans. While traveling through Beans, the road passes several small farms and houses. It also intersects several county roads, including the former RE 255 Spur, which is now CR 32.[4][5] The highway then enters Angelina National Forest.[6]
RE 255 continues slightly northeasterly, passing through mainly farmland before reaching its junction with SH 63. RE 255 continues northward, entering the community of Ebenezer and intersecting a few local roads in the community. The roadway proceeds east and passes the McGee Cemetery. RE 255 proceeds to the Angelina River at the Sam Rayburn Dam. The road bends northeastward, passing through the small Overlook Park and continuing northeast along the dam.[5][7] It turns southeast and continues along the dam.[3] The dam ends after approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) and the highway exits Angelina National Forest and enters Twin Dikes Park.[8] The roadway continues, taking a large bend southeast and intersecting several local roads that lead to the reservoir. The highway proceeds southeasterly, passing several small homes and businesses that make up a portion of the community of Sam Rayburn. RE 255 proceeds northeast for a short distance before shifting eastward through Rayburn Country and intersecting FM 1007. Turning southeast, the route passes the southern edge of the Rayburn Country golf resort before exiting the community of Sam Rayburn and reentering rural areas.[9] RE 255 shifts southeast and proceeds to an intersection with US 96, a divided highway. The route bends northeasterly, intersecting CR 232 before proceeding out of Jasper County.[5][7]
Newton County
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RE 255 enters Newton County traveling eastward. The highway proceeds eastward before bending northeasterly and entering dense forest. Continuing eastward, the road reaches an intersection with SH 87.[3] The route continues east, passing the Mitchell Cemetery.[7][10] The highway intersects a couple of county routes and turns east before crossing over a small cove on the Toledo Bend Reservoir. RE 255 the enters the community of South Toledo Bend. It travels parallel to the reservoir, passing several small neighborhoods before shifting eastward. RE 255 passes the Shady Oaks Marina and the Sam Forse Collins Recreational Area before reaching its eastern terminus at an at-grade intersection with FM 692.[5][11]
History
[edit] Farm to Market Road 255 | |
|---|---|
| Location | Colmesneil - South Toledo Bend |
| Length | 56.596 mi[8] (91.082 km) |
| Existed | June 12, 1945[1]–September 15, 1978[1] |
The first portion of what would become RE 255 was designated on June 12, 1945 as the first stretch of Farm to Market Road 255 (FM 255). This route traveled from an intersection with S 63 to Ferguson at a length of approximately 2.8 miles (4.5 km). On September 27, 1960, FM 255 was extended 4.4 miles (7.1 km) northeastward to the McGee Bend Dam on Lake Sam Rayburn. FM 255 was extended on June 15, 1961 along a road that traveled along the McGee Bend Dam to an intersection with US 96. This extension added approximately 8.3 miles (13.4 km) to the route.[12] In 1962, three small bridges were constructed in western Jasper County. These bridges still function along the modern route.[a] On October 1, 1963, FM 255 was extended approximately 0.8 miles (1.3 km) southeastward from S 63.[12] In 1965, the current bridge over the Angelina River was constructed.[16] Farm to Market Road 2628 from US 69 east 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and Farm to Market Road 3125 from SH 87 to FM 692 were combined with the route on February 15, 1970, adding 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and 11.3 miles (18.2 km) respectively to FM 255.[12]
On April 1, 1970, Recreational Road 255 was officially designated by TxDOT Minute Order 063535. The route was approved by the TxDOT's Administration Circle on April 15, 1970. RE 255 was the first route to be designated by the TxDOT as a Recreational Road, though Ranch Road 1 (which the recreational roads continue their numbering from) has the same purpose.[17] RE 255 began as the portions of FM 255 traveling from approximately 4.8 miles (7.7 km) east of US 69 to Beans Place 2.7 miles (4.3 km) west of SH 63 and from US 96 to SH 87. In 1971, the modern bridge crossing over the small Indian Creek, located in western Jasper County, was constructed.[18] On March 15, 1974, RE 255 was extended eastward approximately 2.7 miles (4.3 km) from Beans Place to SH 63, giving the highway a total length of approximately 29.3 miles (47.2 km).[1] In 1976, the current bridge crossing the small Rocky Creek in western Newton County was constructed.[19] In 1977, three of the route's current bridges were constructed. Two of the bridges cross over the Neches River and the other is a small bridge located in Newton County.[b] The final portions of FM 255 was transferred to RE 255 on September 15, 1978, adding approximately 27.9 miles (44.9 km) to RE 255.[1][12] In 1981, the last two current bridges along the route were constructed. Both are small bridges located in western Newton County.[c] Twelve years after being cancelled, FM 255 was redesignated to a short road in Webb County.[12] This route has since been cancelled and redesignated as Urban Road 255, which was cancelled and added to Texas State Highway 255.[25][26]
Future
[edit]RE 255 is located within the study area of the proposed Interstate 14, the Gulf Coast Strategic Highway. The current proposed routing of the Interstate would run along Texas State Highway 63, to the south of RE 255, but no official routing has decided on.[27][28] A possible alternative routing of the highway would replace RE 255 as part of the Interstate.[29]
Major junctions
[edit]| County | Location | mi[8] | km | Destinations | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler | | 0.000 | 0.000 |  US 69 north – Zavalla, Lufkin US 69 south – Woodville, Kountze | Western terminus; T intersection |
| Jasper | Beans | 16.503 | 26.559 | CR 1002 | Former RE 255 Spur |
| | 18.468 | 29.721 |  SH 63 north – Zavalla, Lufkin SH 63 south – Jasper, Burkeville | ||
| Rayburn Country | 27.939 | 44.963 |  FM 1007 north – US 96, BrookelandRayburn Boulevard south | Southern end of FM 1007 | |
| | 31.197 | 50.207 |  US 96 north – Jasper, Kirbyville US 96 south – Brookeland, San Augustine | ||
| Newton | Mayflower | 45.794 | 73.698 |  SH 87 north – Hemphill SH 87 south – Burkeville, Newton | |
| South Toledo Bend | 56.596 | 91.082 | FM 692 north – Hornbeck (Louisiana) FM 692 south – Burkeville | Eastern terminus: T intersection | |
| 1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi | |||||
Spur route
[edit] Recreational Road 255 Spur | |
|---|---|
| Location | Beans |
| Length | 0.700 mi[8] (1,127 m) |
| Existed | February 15, 1970–December 12, 1979[1] |
Recreational Road 255 Spur (RE 255 Spur) was a short spur connection of FM 255 and later RE 255 that connected the small Beans community in Jasper County to RE 255. The spur was 0.700 miles (1.127 km) long.
RE 255 Spur began at an intersection with RE 255 near Beans Community, inside the southern edge of Angelina National Forest. The highway proceeded southeastward through rural areas, passing several small fields and houses. The roadway continued to its eastern terminus, a dead end point.[30][31]
RE 255 Spur was originally designated on February 15, 1970, as FM 255 Spur, on its present location. The spur was redesignated as RE 255 on March 15, 1974. The spur was cancelled and turned back to local maintenance on December 18, 1979.[1][12] The route has since been added to CR 1002.[8]
- Major junctions
The entire highway was in Beans, Jasper County.
| mi[8] | km | Destinations | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.000 | 0.000 |  RE 255 | Western terminus | ||
| 0.700 | 1.127 | Dead end | Eastern terminus | ||
| 1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi | |||||
See also
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Notes
[edit]- ^ These bridges were the Trout Creek Bridge,[13] the West Jordan Creek Bridge,[14] and the East Jordan Creek Bridge.[15]
- ^ These bridges were the Neches River Bridge,[20] the Neches River Relief Bridge,[21] and the Primrose Slough Bridge.[22]
- ^ These bridges were the Big Cow Creek Bridge and the Little Cow Creek Bridge.[23][24]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h Transportation Planning and Programming Division (n.d.). "Recreational Road No. 255". Highway Designation Files. Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
- ^ Transportation Planning and Programming Division. "Highway Designations Glossary". Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
- ^ a b c Mapsco (2008). The Roads of Texas (Map). 1:228,096. Addison, Texas: Mapsco. pp. 96–97. ISBN 1-56966-421-8.
- ^ a b Transportation Planning and Programming Division (2012). Texas County Mapbook (PDF) (Map) (2012 ed.). 1:120,000. Texas Department of Transportation. p. 595. OCLC 867856197. Retrieved July 10, 2012.[dead link]
- ^ a b c d e "Texas Recreational Road 255" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved July 13, 2012.
- ^ American Map; MapQuest.com (2004). Discovery Channel Road Atlas (Map). 1:9,092,160. Maspeth, New York: American Map. p. 108. ISBN 0-8416-1787-2.
- ^ a b c Transportation Planning and Programming Division (2012). Texas County Mapbook (PDF) (Map) (2012 ed.). 1:120,000. Texas Department of Transportation. p. 609. OCLC 867856197. Retrieved July 18, 2012.[dead link]
- ^ a b c d e f Transportation Planning and Programming Division. Statewide Planning Map (Map). Texas Department of Transportation. Archived from the original on October 23, 2012. Retrieved June 30, 2012.
- ^ Transportation Planning and Programming Division (2010). Official Travel Map (Map) (2010 ed.). 1:1,267,200. Texas Department of Transportation. §§ N23–N24.
- ^ Transportation Planning and Programming Division (2012). Texas County Mapbook (PDF) (Map) (2012 ed.). 1:120,000. Texas Department of Transportation. p. 616. OCLC 867856197. Retrieved July 21, 2012.[dead link]
- ^ Transportation Planning and Programming Division (2012). Texas County Mapbook (PDF) (Map) (2012 ed.). 1:120,000. Texas Department of Transportation. p. 615. OCLC 867856197. Retrieved July 21, 2012.[dead link]
- ^ a b c d e f Transportation Planning and Programming Division (n.d.). "Farm to Market Road No. 255". Highway Designation Files. Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved July 10, 2012.
- ^ Texas Department of Transportation (2012). "Structure Number: 201220087701013". National Bridge Inventory. Federal Highway Administration.
- ^ Texas Department of Transportation (2012). "Structure Number: 201220087701014". National Bridge Inventory. Federal Highway Administration.
- ^ Texas Department of Transportation (2012). "Structure Number: 201220087701015". National Bridge Inventory. Federal Highway Administration.
- ^ Texas Department of Transportation (2012). "Structure Number: 201220087701016". National Bridge Inventory. Federal Highway Administration.
- ^ Transportation Planning and Programming Division. "Recreational Road Facts". Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved July 10, 2012.
- ^ Texas Department of Transportation (2012). "Structure Number: 201760319703001". National Bridge Inventory. Federal Highway Administration.
- ^ Texas Department of Transportation (2012). "Structure Number: 202290087702017". National Bridge Inventory. Federal Highway Administration.
- ^ Texas Department of Transportation (2012). "Structure Number: 201220087701018". National Bridge Inventory. Federal Highway Administration.
- ^ Texas Department of Transportation (2012). "Structure Number: 201220087701019". National Bridge Inventory. Federal Highway Administration.
- ^ Texas Department of Transportation (2012). "Structure Number: 201220087701020". National Bridge Inventory. Federal Highway Administration.
- ^ Texas Department of Transportation (2012). "Structure Number: 201760319702002". National Bridge Inventory. Federal Highway Administration.
- ^ Texas Department of Transportation (2012). "Structure Number: 201760319702003". National Bridge Inventory. Federal Highway Administration.
- ^ Transportation Planning and Programming Division (n.d.). "Urban Road No. 255". Highway Designation Files. Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
- ^ Transportation Planning and Programming Division (n.d.). "State Highway No. 255". Highway Designation Files. Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
- ^ Kerr, Sharon (July 18, 2007). "Hutchinson, Cornyn introduce federal corridor". Jasper Newsboy. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
- ^ Gulf Coast Strategic Highway Coalition. "Texas Update". A Multi-State Coalition for Transportation Improvements. Gulf Coast Strategic Highway Coalition. Archived from the original on February 25, 2012. Retrieved September 5, 2012.
- ^ Gulf Coast Strategic Highway Coalition (2012). Gulf Coast Strategic Highway Corridor (Map). Gulf Coast Strategic Highway Coalition.
- ^ A.I.D. Associates (1972). Sam Rayburn Reservoir and Dam B (Map) (1972 ed.). A.I.D. Associates.
- ^ "Overview of Former RE 255 Spur" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved July 10, 2012.
External links
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Media related to Texas Recreational Road 255 at Wikimedia Commons