US Bridges

IH 369 over Mercer Creek

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of US 82 · Structure no. 190190021802045

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,362
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 369 over Mercer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 369 over Mercer Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 16,362 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,070 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 369
CrossesMercer Creek
Location0.30 MI S of US 82
RouteInterstate 369
StateTexas
Coordinates33.43419, -94.09668
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,362 (2023)
Projected traffic36,070 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 369 over Mercer Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 369 over Mercer 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 369 over Mercer Creek carry?

About 16,362 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IH 369 over Mercer Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns IH 369 over Mercer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.