US Bridges

Business 69 over Long Branch

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 0.2 MI N JCT IH30&B69D · Structure no. 011170020301017

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,630
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Business 69 over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Business 69 over Long Branch in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 8,630 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,090 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBusiness 69
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.2 MI N JCT IH30&B69D
RouteState Highway 69
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12233, -96.09857
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,630 (2013)
Projected traffic12,090 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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 69 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Business 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Business 69 over Long Branch carry?

About 8,630 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Business 69 over Long Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Business 69 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.