Old HWY 69 over Buck Creek
FairPosted for loadAngelina County, Texas · 1.1 MI SW of US 69 · Structure no. 110030AA0381001
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 164
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 69 over Buck Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old HWY 69 over Buck Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 164 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 69 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 69 over Buck Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Old HWY 69 over Buck Creek carry?
About 164 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 69 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 69 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.