US Bridges

US 69 over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Tyler County, Texas · 3.90 MI N of FM 2827 · Structure no. 202290020008125

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
992 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
564
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over Abandoned Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 over Abandoned Railroad in Tyler County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 564 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,899 by 2042. The structure is 992 ft (302.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 69
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location3.90 MI N of FM 2827
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates30.61017, -94.40341
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length992 ft (302.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic564 (2022)
Projected traffic7,899 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
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 Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 over Abandoned Railroad 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 564 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 992 ft (302.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.