US Bridges

US 69 over Mathis Mill Branch

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 3.50 MI NW of FM 1911 · Structure no. 100370019903031

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,093
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over Mathis Mill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 69 over Mathis Mill Branch in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 6,093 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,433 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 69
CrossesMathis Mill Branch
Location3.50 MI NW of FM 1911
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates31.56833, -95.00434
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,093 (2021)
Projected traffic7,433 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mathis Mill Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 over Mathis Mill Branch 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 Mathis Mill Branch carry?

About 6,093 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over Mathis Mill Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 69 over Mathis Mill Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.