US Bridges

US 75 SB over Iron Ore Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of FM 691 · Structure no. 010920004718246

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,854
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 SB over Iron Ore Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 75 SB over Iron Ore Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 31,854 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,596 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 75 SB
CrossesIron Ore Creek
Location0.6 MI N of FM 691
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateTexas
Coordinates33.71729, -96.58568
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,854 (2021)
Projected traffic44,596 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 75 SB over Iron Ore Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 SB over Iron Ore 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 75 SB over Iron Ore Creek carry?

About 31,854 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 75 SB over Iron Ore Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 SB over Iron Ore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.