SH 56 WB over Post Oak Creek
FairGrayson County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of US 75 · Structure no. 010920004503193
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,130
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 56 WB over Post Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 56 WB over Post Oak 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 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 9,130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,790 by 2033. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 46 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 56 WB over Post Oak Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 56 WB 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 WB over Post Oak Creek carry?
About 9,130 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 56 WB over Post Oak Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 56 WB over Post Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.