US Bridges

US 69 over Little Turnpike Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 0.80 MI SE of FM 22 · Structure no. 100370019901020

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over Little Turnpike Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 69 over Little Turnpike Creek in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 93 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,770 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 69
CrossesLittle Turnpike Creek
Location0.80 MI SE of FM 22
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates31.90752, -95.22897
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2018)
Projected traffic13,770 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 over Little Turnpike Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 69 over Little Turnpike 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 69 over Little Turnpike Creek carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over Little Turnpike Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 69 over Little Turnpike Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.