US Bridges

Park North RD over US 69 Parallel Drain

Good

Hardin County, Texas · 1.00 MI S of FM 421 · Structure no. 201010020010105

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
889
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park North RD over US 69 Parallel Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Park North RD over US 69 Parallel Drain in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 50 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 889 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,582 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPark North RD
CrossesUS 69 Parallel Drain
Location1.00 MI S of FM 421
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23023, -94.20168
Functional classUrban Local

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 stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic889 (2021)
Projected traffic2,582 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park North RD over US 69 Parallel Drain built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Park North RD over US 69 Parallel Drain 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 Park North RD over US 69 Parallel Drain carry?

About 889 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Park North RD over US 69 Parallel Drain?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Park North RD over US 69 Parallel Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.