US 69 over Buck Creek
GoodAngelina County, Texas · 5.65 MI SE of Lp 287 · Structure no. 110030020001058
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,683
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 69 over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 69 over Buck Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 73 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 11,683 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,920 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 69 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is US 69 over Buck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does US 69 over Buck Creek carry?
About 11,683 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 69 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns US 69 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.