US Bridges

SH 75 over Tehuacana Creek

Good

Freestone County, Texas · 0.50 MI SE of FM 1073 · Structure no. 170820016602076

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
490 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
443
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 75 over Tehuacana Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 75 over Tehuacana Creek in Freestone County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 443 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2042. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 75
CrossesTehuacana Creek
Location0.50 MI SE of FM 1073
RouteState Highway 75
StateTexas
Coordinates31.84832, -96.29012
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 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 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 SH 75 over Tehuacana Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 75 over Tehuacana 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 75 over Tehuacana Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 75 over Tehuacana Creek?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 75 over Tehuacana Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.