SH 56 EB over Post Oak Creek
FairGrayson County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of US 75 · Structure no. 010920004503153
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,014
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 56 EB over Post Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 56 EB over Post Oak Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 6,014 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,790 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 56 EB over Post Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 56 EB over Post Oak 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SH 56 EB over Post Oak Creek carry?
About 6,014 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 56 EB over Post Oak Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 56 EB over Post Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.