US Bridges

Business US 69 over Elkhart Branch

Good

Hunt County, Texas · .125 MI S JCTB69D&FM1569 · Structure no. 011170020205036

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,630
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Business US 69 over Elkhart Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Business US 69 over Elkhart Branch in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,630 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,690 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesBusiness US 69
CrossesElkhart Branch
Location.125 MI S JCTB69D&FM1569
RouteState Highway 69
StateTexas
Coordinates33.1675, -96.12697
Functional classUrban 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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,630 (2013)
Projected traffic3,690 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
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 Business US 69 over Elkhart Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Business US 69 over Elkhart 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 Business US 69 over Elkhart Branch carry?

About 2,630 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Business US 69 over Elkhart Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Business US 69 over Elkhart Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.