US Bridges

FM 69 over IH 30

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 4.1 MI E of Lp 301 · Structure no. 011130001002113

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,276
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 69 over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 69 over IH 30 in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 1,276 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,531 by 2039. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 69
CrossesIH 30
Location4.1 MI E of Lp 301
RouteState Highway 69
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.14666, -95.49411
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,276 (2019)
Projected traffic1,531 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$13,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 69 over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 69 over IH 30 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 69 over IH 30 carry?

About 1,276 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 69 over IH 30?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 69 over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.