US Bridges

US 69 over Draw

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of SH 7 · Structure no. 110030019904013

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,451
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over Draw is a concrete slab carrying US 69 over Draw in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 101 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,451 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,510 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 69
CrossesDraw
Location1.0 MI S of SH 7
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates31.44394, -94.85274
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,451 (2024)
Projected traffic12,510 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 over Draw built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US 69 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 over Draw carry?

About 9,451 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.