US Bridges

US69 over Long Branch

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 0.8 MI S JCT US69&FM2194 · Structure no. 011170020205013

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,927
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US69 over Long Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US69 over Long Branch in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 87 years old, older 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 5,927 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,510 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS69
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.8 MI S JCT US69&FM2194
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.2061, -96.14916
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,927 (2020)
Projected traffic8,510 by 2033
Trucks11%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US69 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is US69 over Long Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US69 over Long Branch carry?

About 5,927 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US69 over Long Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US69 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.