US Bridges

SH 75 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Freestone County, Texas · 3.85 MI SE of FM 833 · Structure no. 170820016602012

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,136
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 75 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 75 over Cottonwood 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 1,136 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,590 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 75
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location3.85 MI SE of FM 833
RouteState Highway 75
CountyFreestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76894, -96.20177
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,136 (2023)
Projected traffic1,590 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 1,136 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 75 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 75 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.