US Bridges

US 69 over Rail(up)/Wilsonst/Etc

Good

Cherokee County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of US 175 · Structure no. 100370019901028

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
765 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
24,685
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over Rail(up)/Wilsonst/Etc is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 over Rail(up)/Wilsonst/Etc in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 24,685 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,588 by 2041. The structure is 765 ft (233.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 69
CrossesRail(up)/Wilsonst/Etc
Location0.10 MI N of US 175
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.96397, -95.27077
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length765 ft (233.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,685 (2023)
Projected traffic34,588 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 over Rail(up)/Wilsonst/Etc built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 over Rail(up)/Wilsonst/Etc 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 69 over Rail(up)/Wilsonst/Etc carry?

About 24,685 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over Rail(up)/Wilsonst/Etc?

The structure is 765 ft (233.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 over Rail(up)/Wilsonst/Etc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.