US Bridges

FM 69 over Little Caney Creek

Good

Hopkins County, Texas · 4.3 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 011130076601116

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,038
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 69 over Little Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 69 over Little Caney Creek in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,038 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 69
CrossesLittle Caney Creek
Location4.3 MI N of IH 30
RouteState Highway 69
StateTexas
Coordinates33.20756, -95.49381
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,038 (2020)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 Little Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 69 over Little Caney Creek 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 Little Caney Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 69 over Little Caney Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 69 over Little Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.