US Bridges

US 75 over Shepherd DR

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 4.1 MI S of FM 1417 · Structure no. 010920004703424

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,688
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 over Shepherd DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 75 over Shepherd DR in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 50,688 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,839 by 2041. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 98 ft wide.

CarriesUS 75
CrossesShepherd DR
Location4.1 MI S of FM 1417
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateTexas
Coordinates33.55308, -96.60651
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,688 (2021)
Projected traffic61,839 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 75 over Shepherd DR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 over Shepherd DR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 75 over Shepherd DR carry?

About 50,688 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 75 over Shepherd DR?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 over Shepherd DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.