US Bridges

US 69 over FM 346

Good

Smith County, Texas · 2.32MI S of FM 2813 · Structure no. 102120019101019

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
690 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
19,322
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over FM 346 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 over FM 346 in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 19,322 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,030 by 2033. The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesUS 69
CrossesFM 346
Location2.32MI S of FM 2813
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates32.2063, -95.3178
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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 spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length690 ft (210.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,322 (2018)
Projected traffic24,030 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 over FM 346 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 over FM 346 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 69 over FM 346 carry?

About 19,322 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over FM 346?

The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 over FM 346?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.