FM 69 over Wolf Pen Creek
FairHopkins County, Texas · 4.5 MI S of FM 71 · Structure no. 011130076601029
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 298
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 69 over Wolf Pen Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 69 over Wolf Pen Creek in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 298 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 69 over Wolf Pen Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 69 over Wolf Pen Creek 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 Wolf Pen Creek carry?
About 298 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FM 69 over Wolf Pen Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 69 over Wolf Pen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.