US Bridges

Choctaw Bottom RD over Choctaw Creek

Good

Grayson County, Texas · 1.30 MI N of FM 1753 · Structure no. 010920AA0487001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Choctaw Bottom RD over Choctaw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Choctaw Bottom RD over 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2030. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesChoctaw Bottom RD
CrossesChoctaw Creek
Location1.30 MI N of FM 1753
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.71851, -96.43111
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2010)
Projected traffic50 by 2030
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Choctaw Bottom RD over Choctaw Creek built?

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

What condition is Choctaw Bottom RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Choctaw Bottom RD over Choctaw Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Choctaw Bottom RD over Choctaw Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Choctaw Bottom RD over Choctaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.