US 69 over Big Cypress Creek
FairTyler County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of FM 1013 · Structure no. 202290020008022
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 600 ft
- 30 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,922
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 69 over Big Cypress Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 over Big Cypress Creek in Tyler County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 93 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 6,922 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,990 by 2033. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 over Big Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is US 69 over Big Cypress 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 69 over Big Cypress Creek carry?
About 6,922 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 69 over Big Cypress Creek?
The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 69 over Big Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.