US Bridges

US 69 over Duck Creek

Good

Grayson County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of FM 84 · Structure no. 010920004701007

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,812
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 69 over Duck Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 95 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 3,812 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long.

CarriesUS 69
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.5 MI N of FM 84
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates33.79097, -96.53113
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic3,812 (2020)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$114,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 69 over Duck Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 69 over Duck Creek carry?

About 3,812 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 69 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.