US Bridges

FM 69 over Coffee Creek

Good

Hopkins County, Texas · 2.75 MI S of SH 11 · Structure no. 011130076604034

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
601
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 69 over Coffee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 69 over Coffee Creek in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 601 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 69
CrossesCoffee Creek
Location2.75 MI S of SH 11
RouteState Highway 69
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01519, -95.46875
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic601 (2020)
Projected traffic680 by 2033
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 Coffee Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 69 over Coffee 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FM 69 over Coffee Creek carry?

About 601 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 69 over Coffee Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 69 over Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.