US Bridges

US 69 Sbfr over Pine Island Bayou

Good

Hardin County, Texas · 3.4 MI N of SH 105 · Structure no. 201010006506177

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
620 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,505
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 Sbfr over Pine Island Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 Sbfr over Pine Island Bayou in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,505 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,107 by 2042. The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 69 Sbfr
CrossesPine Island Bayou
Location3.4 MI N of SH 105
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates30.17917, -94.18647
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy9: 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 spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length620 ft (189 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,505 (2022)
Projected traffic2,107 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 Sbfr over Pine Island Bayou built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 Sbfr over Pine Island Bayou 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 Sbfr over Pine Island Bayou carry?

About 1,505 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 69 Sbfr over Pine Island Bayou?

The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 Sbfr over Pine Island Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.