US 69 NB over Black Fork Creek
FairSmith County, Texas · 0.9 MI N of Lp 323 · Structure no. 102120019005035
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,976
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 69 NB over Black Fork Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 NB over Black Fork Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 10,976 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,870 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 40 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 NB over Black Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 69 NB over Black Fork 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US 69 NB over Black Fork Creek carry?
About 10,976 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 69 NB over Black Fork Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 69 NB over Black Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.