US Bridges

US 69 over Draw & Abandoned RR

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of SP 503 · Structure no. 010920041001017

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
201 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,477
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over Draw & Abandoned RR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 over Draw & Abandoned RR in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5,477 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,560 by 2033. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 69
CrossesDraw & Abandoned RR
Location0.2 MI E of SP 503
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.73928, -96.53279
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,477 (2019)
Projected traffic8,560 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 over Draw & Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 over Draw & Abandoned RR 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 Draw & Abandoned RR carry?

About 5,477 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over Draw & Abandoned RR?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 over Draw & Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.