US Bridges

US 75 SB FR over Post Oak Creek Tributary

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 2.4 MI S of US 82 · Structure no. 010920004702150

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,470
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 SB FR over Post Oak Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying US 75 SB FR over Post Oak Creek Tributary in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6,470 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,258 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 75 SB FR
CrossesPost Oak Creek Tributary
Location2.4 MI S of US 82
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateTexas
Coordinates33.63664, -96.6171
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,470 (2021)
Projected traffic11,258 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US 75 SB FR over Post Oak Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 SB FR over Post Oak Creek Tributary 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 75 SB FR over Post Oak Creek Tributary carry?

About 6,470 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 75 SB FR over Post Oak Creek Tributary?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 75 SB FR over Post Oak Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.