US Bridges

US 69 over Mill Creek

Good

Grayson County, Texas · 7.8 MI SE of SP 503 · Structure no. 010920041001021

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 over Mill Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,560 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 69
CrossesMill Creek
Location7.8 MI SE of SP 503
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates33.65902, -96.44864
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 inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,450 (2020)
Projected traffic4,560 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 over Mill Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 69 over Mill Creek carry?

About 3,450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.