US Bridges

US 69 NB over Shawnee Creek

Good

Angelina County, Texas · 12.10 MI S of Lp 287 · Structure no. 110030020002320

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 NB over Shawnee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 NB over Shawnee Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2032. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 69 NB
CrossesShawnee Creek
Location12.10 MI S of Lp 287
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates31.23226, -94.53766
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 NB over Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 NB over Shawnee 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 NB over Shawnee Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 69 NB over Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 NB over Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.