US Bridges

US 69 Sbfr over Rhodair Gully

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 3.3 MI S of SH 347 · Structure no. 201240020015158

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,482
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 Sbfr over Rhodair Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 69 Sbfr over Rhodair Gully in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,482 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,875 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesUS 69 Sbfr
CrossesRhodair Gully
Location3.3 MI S of SH 347
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9816, -94.02997
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,482 (2022)
Projected traffic4,875 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 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 US 69 Sbfr over Rhodair Gully built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 Sbfr over Rhodair Gully 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 Sbfr over Rhodair Gully carry?

About 3,482 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 69 Sbfr over Rhodair Gully?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 Sbfr over Rhodair Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.