US Bridges

US 69 over Cooks Lake RD

Fair

Hardin County, Texas · 4.1 MI N of SH 105 · Structure no. 201010006506127

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
490 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
45,209
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over Cooks Lake RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 over Cooks Lake RD in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 45,209 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,293 by 2042. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesUS 69
CrossesCooks Lake RD
Location4.1 MI N of SH 105
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates30.18838, -94.18809
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,209 (2022)
Projected traffic63,293 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 over Cooks Lake RD built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 over Cooks Lake RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 over Cooks Lake RD carry?

About 45,209 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over Cooks Lake RD?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 over Cooks Lake RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.