US Bridges

US 69 U-Turn D over US 59 / Loop 287

Good

Angelina County, Texas · 6.4 MI S of Nacogdo C/L · Structure no. 110030255301118

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 U-Turn D over US 59 / Loop 287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 U-Turn D over US 59 / Loop 287 in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS 69 U-Turn D
CrossesUS 59 / Loop 287
Location6.4 MI S of Nacogdo C/L
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates31.37041, -94.71082
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2011)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 U-Turn D over US 59 / Loop 287 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 U-Turn D over US 59 / Loop 287 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 69 U-Turn D over US 59 / Loop 287 carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is US 69 U-Turn D over US 59 / Loop 287?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 U-Turn D over US 59 / Loop 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.