US Bridges

Polaris Drive over Loy Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of US 75 · Structure no. 010920AA0599001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,548
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Polaris Drive over Loy Creek is a steel culvert carrying Polaris Drive over Loy Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,548 vehicles a day, projected to reach 360 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPolaris Drive
CrossesLoy Creek
Location0.20 MI W of US 75
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.72686, -96.58657
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,548 (2023)
Projected traffic360 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Polaris Drive over Loy Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Polaris Drive over Loy Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Polaris Drive over Loy Creek carry?

About 1,548 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Polaris Drive over Loy Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Polaris Drive over Loy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.