SH 56 over Blue Creek
FairGrayson County, Texas · 2.60 MI E of FM 1417 · Structure no. 010920004504020
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,311
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 56 over Blue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 56 over Blue Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1955, 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 2,311 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,250 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 56 over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is SH 56 over Blue 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SH 56 over Blue Creek carry?
About 2,311 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 56 over Blue Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SH 56 over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.