US Bridges

US 69 over Slough

Fair

Tyler County, Texas · 1.10 MI S of US 190 · Structure no. 202290020007072

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,019
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over Slough is a concrete culvert carrying US 69 over Slough in Tyler County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 62 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 10,019 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,930 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 69
CrossesSlough
Location1.10 MI S of US 190
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates30.76036, -94.41766
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,019 (2022)
Projected traffic13,930 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 69 over Slough built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 69 over Slough 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 over Slough carry?

About 10,019 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over Slough?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 over Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.