US Bridges

Business US 69 over Drain

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 0.3 MI South of Spur 302 · Structure no. 011170020301037

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,282
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Business US 69 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Business US 69 over Drain 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 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 10,282 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,160 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesBusiness US 69
CrossesDrain
Location0.3 MI South of Spur 302
RouteState Highway 34
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13648, -96.10656
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,282 (2020)
Projected traffic16,160 by 2036
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Business US 69 over Drain built?

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

What condition is Business US 69 over Drain 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Business US 69 over Drain carry?

About 10,282 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Business US 69 over Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Business US 69 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.