US Bridges

US 69 SB over Larrison Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 3.65 MI SE of SH 21 · Structure no. 100370019903016

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,364
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 SB over Larrison Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 69 SB over Larrison Creek in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 90 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 3,364 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,709 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 69 SB
CrossesLarrison Creek
Location3.65 MI SE of SH 21
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates31.60709, -95.03845
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,364 (2021)
Projected traffic4,709 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 SB over Larrison Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 69 SB over Larrison 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 SB over Larrison Creek carry?

About 3,364 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 69 SB over Larrison Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 SB over Larrison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.