US 69 SB over West Mud Creek
FairSmith County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of FM 346 · Structure no. 102120019101014
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 193 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,190
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 69 SB over West Mud Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 SB over West Mud Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 18,190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,660 by 2033. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 38 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 West Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 69 SB over West Mud 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 SB over West Mud Creek carry?
About 18,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 69 SB over West Mud Creek?
The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US 69 SB over West Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.