US Bridges

SH 56 over Corneliason Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of US 69 · Structure no. 010920004504026

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,282
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 56 over Corneliason Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 56 over Corneliason Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 102 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 2,282 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,690 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 56
CrossesCorneliason Creek
Location0.3 MI E of US 69
RouteState Highway 56
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.61005, -96.4047
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,282 (2020)
Projected traffic6,690 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Corneliason Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is SH 56 over Corneliason 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 Corneliason Creek carry?

About 2,282 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 56 over Corneliason Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SH 56 over Corneliason Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.