US Bridges

US 69 NB over Beaumont Creek

Good

Hardin County, Texas · 0.85 MI N of FM 1003 · Structure no. 201010020009074

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,178
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 NB over Beaumont Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 69 NB over Beaumont Creek in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 61 years old, older 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 4,178 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,160 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 69 NB
CrossesBeaumont Creek
Location0.85 MI N of FM 1003
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates30.43938, -94.37926
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,178 (2022)
Projected traffic5,160 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 NB over Beaumont Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US 69 NB over Beaumont Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 NB over Beaumont Creek carry?

About 4,178 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 69 NB over Beaumont Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 NB over Beaumont Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.