US Bridges

IH 69 over Drain

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.90 MI S of FM 1314 · Structure no. 121700017705110

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
94,680
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying IH 69 over Drain in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 94,680 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 132,550 by 2030. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIH 69
CrossesDrain
Location0.90 MI S of FM 1314
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09141, -95.24045
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic94,680 (2010)
Projected traffic132,550 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 69 over Drain built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is IH 69 over Drain 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 69 over Drain carry?

About 94,680 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 over Drain?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 69 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.