US Bridges

US 69 & US 75 NB over Red River

Good

Grayson County, Texas · Texas Oklahoma Border · Structure no. 010920004701399

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,210 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
17,813
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 & US 75 NB over Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 & US 75 NB over Red River in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 17,813 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,938 by 2041. The structure is 1,210 ft (368.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS 69 & US 75 NB
CrossesRed River
LocationTexas Oklahoma Border
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates33.82364, -96.53213
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,210 ft (368.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,813 (2021)
Projected traffic24,938 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 & US 75 NB over Red River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 & US 75 NB over Red River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 69 & US 75 NB over Red River carry?

About 17,813 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 69 & US 75 NB over Red River?

The structure is 1,210 ft (368.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 & US 75 NB over Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.