US Bridges

US 69 NB over Spur 380

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 1.7 MI E of SH 93 · Structure no. 201240020014117

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,418
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 NB over Spur 380 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 NB over Spur 380 in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 31,418 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,500 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 69 NB
CrossesSpur 380
Location1.7 MI E of SH 93
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03343, -94.06256
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,418 (2020)
Projected traffic33,500 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 NB over Spur 380 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 NB over Spur 380 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 NB over Spur 380 carry?

About 31,418 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 69 NB over Spur 380?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 NB over Spur 380?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.