US 69 SB over Duck Creek
FairSmith County, Texas · 2.8 MI NW of FM 1804 · Structure no. 102120019004026
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,018
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 69 SB over Duck Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 SB over Duck Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 70 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 5 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 5,018 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,880 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 69 SB over Duck Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is US 69 SB over Duck Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 69 SB over Duck Creek carry?
About 5,018 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 69 SB over Duck Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 69 SB over Duck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.