US Bridges

SH 56 over Hutchins Creek

Good

Fannin County, Texas · 2.0 MI W of FM 898 · Structure no. 010750004505028

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,201
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 56 over Hutchins Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 56 over Hutchins Creek in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 92 years old, older 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 1,201 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,510 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 56
CrossesHutchins Creek
Location2.0 MI W of FM 898
RouteState Highway 56
StateTexas
Coordinates33.58408, -96.30828
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,201 (2020)
Projected traffic3,510 by 2033
Trucks5%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$920,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 56 over Hutchins Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is SH 56 over Hutchins Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 56 over Hutchins Creek carry?

About 1,201 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 56 over Hutchins Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 56 over Hutchins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.