US Bridges

US 69 over Chinquapin Creek

Fair

Fannin County, Texas · 2.3 MI W of SH 121 · Structure no. 010750020214025

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,418
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over Chinquapin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 69 over Chinquapin Creek in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 73 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 4,418 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 69
CrossesChinquapin Creek
Location2.3 MI W of SH 121
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates33.46343, -96.36224
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,418 (2020)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 over Chinquapin Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is US 69 over Chinquapin 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 over Chinquapin Creek carry?

About 4,418 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over Chinquapin Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 over Chinquapin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.