US Bridges

FM 1753 over Cleveland Branch

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 6.7 MI SE of FM 120 · Structure no. 010920031603008

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1753 over Cleveland Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1753 over Cleveland Branch in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1753
CrossesCleveland Branch
Location6.7 MI SE of FM 120
RouteState Highway 1753
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.69952, -96.42269
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2020)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Cleveland Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is FM 1753 over Cleveland Branch 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 Cleveland Branch carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1753 over Cleveland Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM 1753 over Cleveland Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.