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==History==
==History==
[[Image:Texas FM 255.svg|All of RE 255 was formerly FM 255]]
[[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>
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>


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"/>
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"/>

Revision as of 23:31, 13 July 2012

Recreational Road 255 marker
Recreational Road 255
Route information
Maintained by TxDOT
Length56.596 mi[1] (91.082 km)
ExistedApril 15, 1970 (1970-04-15)[1]–present
Major junctions
West end US 69
Major intersections US 96
East end FM 692 in South Toledo Bend
Location
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountiesTyler, Jasper, Newton
Highway system
← RE 11→ RE 1

Recreational Road 255 (RE 255) is a Recreational Road located in Tyler, Jasper, and Newton counties, in the U.S. state of Texas. The highway is 56.596 miles (91.082 km) long, and travels from U.S. Route 69 through rural areas of northern Tyler, Jasper, and Newton Counties, to Farm to Market Road 692 (FM 692), in southeastern Texas. The first portions of the highway were created in 1945, as part of FM 255, and RE 255 was officially designated in 1970, replacing FM 255.

Route description

Tyler County

Recreational Road 255 begins at its western terminus, an intersection with U.S. Route 69, as a two-lane, paved road. The highway proceeds eastward through mainly rural area, passing several small farms. The roadway continues, intersecting County Route 3251 (CR 3251), and turns northeast. The road proceeds, passing through more rural area, intersecting several small roads. The highway slowly bends eastward again, intersecting a few small roads in the process, and continuing through more rural area. The road proceeds through a small, unnamed community, and turns northeastward. The roadway continues northeast, passing several homes and the small Gregory Cemetery, and intersecting several small county roads. The highway proceeds, slowly bending eastward, intersecting a few small roads, and passing several small farms. The road continues eastward, passing through a large forest, intersecting several small roads, before crossing the Neches River, and exiting Tyler County.[2][3]

History

All of RE 255 was formerly FM 255 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 2.8 miles (4.5 km) long. This was the first stretch of FM 255. On September 27, 1960, FM 255 was extended 4.4 miles (7.1 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 8.3 miles (13.4 km) to the route. On October 1, 1963, FM 255 was extended approximately 0.8 miles (1.3 km) southeastward from SH 63. FM 2628 and FM 3125 were combined on February 15, 1970, adding 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and 11.3 miles (18.2 km) to FM 255, respectively.[4]

On April 15, 1970, the stretch of FM 255 traveling from approximately 4.8 miles (7.7 km) east of US 96 to SH 87 was transferred to RE 255, creating the first road of that classification.[5] On March 15, 1974, RE 255 was extended eastward approximately 2.0 miles (3.2 km), giving the highway a total length of approximately 29.3 miles (47.2 km). The final portion of FM 255 was transferred to RE 255 on September 15, 1978, adding approximately 27.9 miles (44.9 km) to RE 255.[1][4] FM 255 has been redesignated since becoming RE 255, and was redesignated as SH 255.[4]

Major junctions

CountyLocationmi[6]kmDestinationsNotes
Tyler​0.0000.000 US 69Western terminus
Jasper​23.36637.604 SH 63
Rayburn Country32.76752.733 FM 1007Southern terminus of FM 1007
​36.02957.983 US 96
Newton​50.03680.525 SH 87
South Toledo Bend56.59691.082 FM 692Eastern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Spur route

Recreational Road 255 marker
Recreational Road 255 Spur
LocationBeans Community
Length0.700 mi[6] (1,127 m)
ExistedMarch 15, 1974–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 highway continued to its eastern terminus, a dead end point.[7][2]

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][4] The route has since been added to CR 32.[7]

Major junctions

The entire route was in Jasper County.

Locationmi[6]kmDestinationsNotes
​0.0000.000 RE 255Western terminus
Beans Community0.7001.127Dead endEastern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Transportation Planning and Programming Division (n.d.). "Recreational Road No. 255". Highway Designation Files. Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
  2. ^ 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]
  3. ^ "Texas Recreational Road 255" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved July 13, 2012.
  4. ^ a b c d Transportation Planning and Programming Division (n.d.). "Farm to Market Road No. 255". Highway Designation Files. Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved July 10, 2012.
  5. ^ Transportation Planning and Programming Division. "Recreational Road Facts". Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved July 10, 2012.
  6. ^ a b c Statewide Planning Map (Map). Cartography by Transportation Planning and Programming Division. Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved June 30, 2012.
  7. ^ a b "Overview of former RE 255 Spur" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved July 10, 2012.
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