US Bridges

US 75 over W Farmington/Blythe RD

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 4.6 MI S of FM 902 · Structure no. 010920004713176

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,131
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 over W Farmington/Blythe RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 75 over W Farmington/Blythe RD in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 60 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 40,131 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,960 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 112 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 75
CrossesW Farmington/Blythe RD
Location4.6 MI S of FM 902
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.46538, -96.613
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.2 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,131 (2018)
Projected traffic49,960 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 75 over W Farmington/Blythe RD built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US 75 over W Farmington/Blythe RD 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 over W Farmington/Blythe RD carry?

About 40,131 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 75 over W Farmington/Blythe RD?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 over W Farmington/Blythe RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.