US Bridges

US 69 over Cowleech Fork Sabine

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 0.15 MI N JCT US69&FM2194 · Structure no. 011170020205038

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,296
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over Cowleech Fork Sabine is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 over Cowleech Fork Sabine in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 5,296 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,060 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 69
CrossesCowleech Fork Sabine
Location0.15 MI N JCT US69&FM2194
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.21908, -96.15674
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,296 (2024)
Projected traffic8,060 by 2033
Trucks12%
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 US 69 over Cowleech Fork Sabine built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 over Cowleech Fork Sabine 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 over Cowleech Fork Sabine carry?

About 5,296 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over Cowleech Fork Sabine?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 over Cowleech Fork Sabine?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.