US Bridges

US 69 over Choctaw Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 5.5 MI SE of Spur 503 · Structure no. 010920041001019

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
500 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,479
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over Choctaw Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 69 over Choctaw Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 3,479 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,550 by 2033. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 69
CrossesChoctaw Creek
Location5.5 MI SE of Spur 503
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates33.68559, -96.47181
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,479 (2020)
Projected traffic5,550 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 over Choctaw Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 over Choctaw 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 over Choctaw Creek carry?

About 3,479 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over Choctaw Creek?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 over Choctaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.