US Bridges

US 75 E FR over Post Oak Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 1.6 MI S of SH 56 · Structure no. 010920004703130

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
212 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 E FR over Post Oak Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 75 E FR over Post Oak Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2033. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 75 E FR
CrossesPost Oak Creek
Location1.6 MI S of SH 56
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateTexas
Coordinates33.6127, -96.60955
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2013)
Projected traffic90 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 75 E FR over Post Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 E FR over Post Oak 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 US 75 E FR over Post Oak Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 75 E FR over Post Oak Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 E FR over Post Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.