US Bridges

US 69 over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 0.6 Miles South of US 380 · Structure no. 011170020210035

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,966
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 over Union Pacific Railroad in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 13,966 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,320 by 2039. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 69
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.6 Miles South of US 380
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13259, -96.14202
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,966 (2024)
Projected traffic23,320 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is US 69 over Union Pacific Railroad 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does US 69 over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 13,966 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.