US Bridges

FM 69 over Dry Creek (lake Quitman)

Good

Wood County, Texas · 3.7 MI N of SH 37 · Structure no. 102500076603038

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
499
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 69 over Dry Creek (lake Quitman) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 69 over Dry Creek (lake Quitman) in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 499 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 69
CrossesDry Creek (lake Quitman)
Location3.7 MI N of SH 37
RouteState Highway 69
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88298, -95.43363
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic499 (2020)
Projected traffic660 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 69 over Dry Creek (lake Quitman) built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 69 over Dry Creek (lake Quitman) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 69 over Dry Creek (lake Quitman) carry?

About 499 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 69 over Dry Creek (lake Quitman)?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 69 over Dry Creek (lake Quitman)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.