US Bridges

US69 over Drain

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 2.0 MI S JCT US69&FM2194 · Structure no. 011170020205014

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,563
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US69 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US69 over Drain in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 6,563 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 87 ft wide.

CarriesUS69
CrossesDrain
Location2.0 MI S JCT US69&FM2194
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates33.19104, -96.14035
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width85 ft (26 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,563 (2020)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Drain built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US69 over Drain 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 Drain carry?

About 6,563 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US69 over Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US69 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.