US Bridges

Spruce ST over US 69

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 6.8 MI S of US 82 · Structure no. 010920041002008

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spruce ST over US 69 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spruce ST over US 69 in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 94 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 700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2027. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpruce ST
CrossesUS 69
Location6.8 MI S of US 82
RouteCity Street 272
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.51076, -96.40173
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2010)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spruce ST over US 69 built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Spruce ST over US 69 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 Spruce ST over US 69 carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Spruce ST over US 69?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Spruce ST over US 69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.