US Bridges

Ford RD over S Branch Choctaw Creek

Good

Grayson County, Texas · 2.40 MI N of FM 902 · Structure no. 010920AA0156001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ford RD over S Branch Choctaw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ford RD over S Branch Choctaw Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 360 by 2030. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFord RD
CrossesS Branch Choctaw Creek
Location2.40 MI N of FM 902
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.5659, -96.66501
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2023)
Projected traffic360 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$61,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ford RD over S Branch Choctaw Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ford RD over S Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ford RD over S Branch Choctaw Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ford RD over S Branch Choctaw Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ford RD over S Branch Choctaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.