US Bridges

US 69 NB over Duck Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of US 75 · Structure no. 010920004701008

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1943
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,839
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 NB over Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 69 NB over Duck Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1943, 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 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 2,839 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,860 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 69 NB
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.2 MI S of US 75
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates33.77908, -96.53191
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,839 (2020)
Projected traffic2,860 by 2033
Trucks22%
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 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 NB over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1943.

What condition is US 69 NB over Duck 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 69 NB over Duck Creek carry?

About 2,839 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 69 NB over Duck Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US 69 NB over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.