FM 969 over Colorado River
FairBastrop County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of FM 1209 · Structure no. 140110118602020
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 568 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,294
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 969 over Colorado River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 969 over Colorado River in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 65 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 8,294 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,612 by 2042. The structure is 568 ft (173.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 969 over Colorado River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is FM 969 over Colorado River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM 969 over Colorado River carry?
About 8,294 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM 969 over Colorado River?
The structure is 568 ft (173.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns FM 969 over Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.