US Bridges

SH 75 over Caney Creek

Fair

Freestone County, Texas · 3.25 MI SE of FM 1073 · Structure no. 170820016602011

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
285 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
443
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 75 over Caney Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 75 over Caney Creek in Freestone County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 95 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 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 443 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 75
CrossesCaney Creek
Location3.25 MI SE of FM 1073
RouteState Highway 75
CountyFreestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82124, -96.25706
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic443 (2023)
Projected traffic620 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 75 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is SH 75 over Caney 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 75 over Caney Creek carry?

About 443 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 75 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 75 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.