SH 56 Eb(lamar St) over Sand Creek
GoodGrayson County, Texas · 0.9 MI W of US 75 · Structure no. 010920004503185
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 177 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,110
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 56 Eb(lamar St) over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 56 Eb(lamar St) over Sand Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,110 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,180 by 2033. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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(lamar St) over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 56 Eb(lamar St) over Sand 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SH 56 Eb(lamar St) over Sand Creek carry?
About 4,110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 56 Eb(lamar St) over Sand Creek?
The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SH 56 Eb(lamar St) over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.