US Bridges

US 75 over E Prong Whites Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 2.8 MI N of FM 121 · Structure no. 010920004713178

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,131
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 over E Prong Whites Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 75 over E Prong Whites Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1965, 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 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 40,131 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,960 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS 75
CrossesE Prong Whites Creek
Location2.8 MI N of FM 121
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.45862, -96.60918
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic40,131 (2018)
Projected traffic49,960 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 75 over E Prong Whites Creek built?

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

What condition is US 75 over E Prong Whites 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 over E Prong Whites Creek carry?

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

How long is US 75 over E Prong Whites Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 75 over E Prong Whites Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.