US Bridges

SH 56 over Choctaw Crk Rel #1

Good

Grayson County, Texas · 5.75 MI W of US 69 · Structure no. 010920004504021

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,311
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 56 over Choctaw Crk Rel #1 is a concrete culvert carrying SH 56 over Choctaw Crk Rel #1 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 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 2,311 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,690 by 2033. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 56
CrossesChoctaw Crk Rel #1
Location5.75 MI W of US 69
RouteState Highway 56
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.63371, -96.49972
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,311 (2018)
Projected traffic6,690 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 56 over Choctaw Crk Rel #1 built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is SH 56 over Choctaw Crk Rel #1 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 56 over Choctaw Crk Rel #1 carry?

About 2,311 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 56 over Choctaw Crk Rel #1?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 56 over Choctaw Crk Rel #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.