US Bridges

SH 56 over Choctaw Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 5.7 MI W of US 69 · Structure no. 010920004504242

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
525 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,311
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 56 over Choctaw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 56 over Choctaw Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,311 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,690 by 2033. The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 56
CrossesChoctaw Creek
Location5.7 MI W of US 69
RouteState Highway 56
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.63368, -96.49815
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length525 ft (160 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 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
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 56 over Choctaw Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 56 over Choctaw 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 Choctaw Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 56 over Choctaw Creek?

The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 56 over Choctaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.