US Bridges

Bus US 69 U-Turn over IH 30 Ml

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · JCT Bus US 69 & IH 30 · Structure no. 011170000913464

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus US 69 U-Turn over IH 30 Ml is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus US 69 U-Turn over IH 30 Ml in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2033. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesBus US 69 U-Turn
CrossesIH 30 Ml
LocationJCT Bus US 69 & IH 30
RouteState Highway 69
StateTexas
Coordinates33.11915, -96.09655
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2013)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus US 69 U-Turn over IH 30 Ml built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus US 69 U-Turn over IH 30 Ml 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Bus US 69 U-Turn over IH 30 Ml carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Bus US 69 U-Turn over IH 30 Ml?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bus US 69 U-Turn over IH 30 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.