US Bridges

US 69 over Bois Darc Crk

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of FM 697 · Structure no. 010920041002007

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,781
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over Bois Darc Crk is a concrete culvert carrying US 69 over Bois Darc Crk in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 95 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 6,781 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,550 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS 69
CrossesBois Darc Crk
Location0.1 MI S of FM 697
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.51955, -96.40264
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,781 (2020)
Projected traffic8,550 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bois Darc Crk built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US 69 over Bois Darc Crk 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 69 over Bois Darc Crk carry?

About 6,781 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over Bois Darc Crk?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 69 over Bois Darc Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.