US Bridges

FM 69 over White Oak Creek Relief

Good

Hopkins County, Texas · 1.2 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 011130076601036

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,193
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 69 over White Oak Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 69 over White Oak Creek Relief in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,193 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2033. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 69
CrossesWhite Oak Creek Relief
Location1.2 MI N of IH 30
RouteState Highway 69
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16466, -95.49363
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,193 (2020)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 69 over White Oak Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 69 over White Oak Creek Relief 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 69 over White Oak Creek Relief carry?

About 1,193 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 69 over White Oak Creek Relief?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 69 over White Oak Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.