US Bridges

FM 1753 over Choctaw Creek

Good

Grayson County, Texas · 4.3 MI SE of FM 120 · Structure no. 010920031603013

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,186
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1753 over Choctaw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1753 over Choctaw Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,186 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,810 by 2033. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 1753
CrossesChoctaw Creek
Location4.3 MI SE of FM 120
RouteState Highway 1753
StateTexas
Coordinates33.71985, -96.45605
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,186 (2023)
Projected traffic1,810 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 FM 1753 over Choctaw Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1753 over Choctaw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1753 over Choctaw Creek carry?

About 1,186 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1753 over Choctaw Creek?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1753 over Choctaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.