US Bridges

Loy Lake RD EB over US 75

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 010920004718322

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
460 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,282
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loy Lake RD EB over US 75 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loy Lake RD EB over US 75 in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,282 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,195 by 2041. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLoy Lake RD EB
CrossesUS 75
Location0.7 MI N of US 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.68082, -96.60777
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,282 (2021)
Projected traffic3,195 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Loy Lake RD EB over US 75 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loy Lake RD EB over US 75 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 Loy Lake RD EB over US 75 carry?

About 2,282 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Loy Lake RD EB over US 75?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Loy Lake RD EB over US 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.