FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 69 SB

Carrying US 69 SB over SABINE RIVER

3.5 MI S OF US 80, Wood, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 69 SB

The US 69 SB bridge in Wood, Texas carries US 69 SB over SABINE RIVER. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1975, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 20 sections, stretching 183.2 meters (601 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,592 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US 69 SB compares

▲ 12.5
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 6%
Higher load rating than 94% of Texas bridges
120
Bridges in Wood · 2 in Poor condition
US 69 SB 40.8 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Last Reconstructed
1975
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
20
Structure Length
183.2 m (601 ft)
Deck Width
15.4 m (51 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
11,592 vehicles/day
Structure Number
102500019003030

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 69 SB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US 69 SB against other structures in Wood and across Texas. Texas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US 69 SB?

US 69 SB in Wood, Texas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 69 SB inspected?

US 69 SB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 11,592 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 69 SB is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US 69 SB?

US 69 SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 69 SB?

US 69 SB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 69 SB and does age affect safety?

US 69 SB was built in 1955, making it 71 years old and last reconstructed in 1975.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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