US Bridges

FM 69 over North Caney Creek Relief

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 4.0 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 011130076601024

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,038
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 69 over North Caney Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 69 over North Caney Creek Relief in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 71 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 6 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 1,038 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 69
CrossesNorth Caney Creek Relief
Location4.0 MI N of IH 30
RouteState Highway 69
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.20421, -95.49379
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,038 (2020)
Projected traffic1,410 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 FM 69 over North Caney Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is FM 69 over North Caney Creek Relief 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 69 over North Caney Creek Relief carry?

About 1,038 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 69 over North Caney Creek Relief?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 69 over North Caney Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.