US Bridges

US 69 over Mitchell RD

Fair

Hardin County, Texas · 6.1 MI N of SH 105 · Structure no. 201010006506129

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,145 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
41,276
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over Mitchell RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 over Mitchell 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 41,276 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,786 by 2042. The structure is 1,145 ft (349 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 69
CrossesMitchell RD
Location6.1 MI N of SH 105
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21826, -94.19254
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 spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,145 ft (349 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,276 (2022)
Projected traffic57,786 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mitchell RD built?

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

What condition is US 69 over Mitchell 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 Mitchell RD carry?

About 41,276 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over Mitchell RD?

The structure is 1,145 ft (349 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 over Mitchell RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.