US Bridges

FM 1753 over Choctaw Crk Rel

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 4.2 MI SE of FM 120 · Structure no. 010920031603006

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
270 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,042
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1753 over Choctaw Crk Rel is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1753 over Choctaw Crk Rel in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 67 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 1,042 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,810 by 2033. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1753
CrossesChoctaw Crk Rel
Location4.2 MI SE of FM 120
RouteState Highway 1753
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.71983, -96.456
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadOther
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,042 (2020)
Projected traffic1,810 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 1753 over Choctaw Crk Rel built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is FM 1753 over Choctaw Crk Rel 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 FM 1753 over Choctaw Crk Rel carry?

About 1,042 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1753 over Choctaw Crk Rel?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1753 over Choctaw Crk Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.