US Bridges

US 69 over Lankford Creek

Fair

Wood County, Texas · 0.55 MI NW of FM 799 · Structure no. 102500020305043

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,053
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over Lankford Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 69 over Lankford Creek in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 73 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 5,053 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,510 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 69
CrossesLankford Creek
Location0.55 MI NW of FM 799
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73554, -95.55507
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,053 (2020)
Projected traffic7,510 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lankford Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is US 69 over Lankford 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 over Lankford Creek carry?

About 5,053 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over Lankford Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US 69 over Lankford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.