US Bridges

Business 69 SB over Kansas City Southern RR

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Hunt County, Texas · 0.3 MI South of Spur 302 · Structure no. 011170020301036

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,430
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Business 69 SB over Kansas City Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Business 69 SB over Kansas City Southern RR in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,430 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2033. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBusiness 69 SB
CrossesKansas City Southern RR
Location0.3 MI South of Spur 302
RouteState Highway 69
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13542, -96.10655
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,430 (2013)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Business 69 SB over Kansas City Southern RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Business 69 SB over Kansas City Southern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Business 69 SB over Kansas City Southern RR carry?

About 4,430 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Business 69 SB over Kansas City Southern RR?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Business 69 SB over Kansas City Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.