US Bridges

US 69 over Long Branch

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 0.2 MI N JCT US380&US69 · Structure no. 011170020210033

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 69 over Long Branch in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

CarriesUS 69
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.2 MI N JCT US380&US69
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates33.14222, -96.13713
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2013)
Projected traffic11,200 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Long Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US 69 over Long Branch 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 Long Branch carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over Long Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 69 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.