US Bridges

US 69 over Choctaw Crk Relief

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 5.6 MI SE of SP 503 · Structure no. 010920041001005

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,620
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over Choctaw Crk Relief is a concrete culvert carrying US 69 over Choctaw Crk Relief in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 91 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 4,620 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,560 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 69
CrossesChoctaw Crk Relief
Location5.6 MI SE of SP 503
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates33.68457, -96.47124
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
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 traffic4,620 (2024)
Projected traffic4,560 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 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 Choctaw Crk Relief built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is US 69 over Choctaw Crk Relief 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 69 over Choctaw Crk Relief carry?

About 4,620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over Choctaw Crk Relief?

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

Who owns US 69 over Choctaw Crk Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.