US Bridges

US 69 SB over Beaumont Creek

Good

Hardin County, Texas · 0.85 MI N of FM 1003 · Structure no. 201010020009152

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,178
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 SB over Beaumont Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 69 SB over Beaumont Creek in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,178 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,097 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 69 SB
CrossesBeaumont Creek
Location0.85 MI N of FM 1003
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates30.43941, -94.3799
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
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 loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,178 (2022)
Projected traffic5,097 by 2042
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 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 SB over Beaumont Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 SB 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 March 2024.

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

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

How long is US 69 SB over Beaumont Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 SB over Beaumont Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.