US Bridges

US69 over Chandler Crk

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · JCT US69&B69D · Structure no. 011170020210031

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,636
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US69 over Chandler Crk is a concrete culvert carrying US69 over Chandler Crk in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 59 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 5,636 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,460 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 195 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS69
CrossesChandler Crk
LocationJCT US69&B69D
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.17816, -96.13302
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width195 ft (59.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,636 (2020)
Projected traffic9,460 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US69 over Chandler Crk built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US69 over Chandler Crk 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 US69 over Chandler Crk carry?

About 5,636 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US69 over Chandler Crk?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 195 ft wide.

Who owns US69 over Chandler Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.