US Bridges

Loy Lake RD over Iron Ore Creek

Good

Grayson County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of FM 131 · Structure no. 010920AA0601001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
621
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loy Lake RD over Iron Ore Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loy Lake RD over Iron Ore Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 621 vehicles a day, projected to reach 811 by 2027. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLoy Lake RD
CrossesIron Ore Creek
Location0.30 MI E of FM 131
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.71849, -96.6008
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic621 (2023)
Projected traffic811 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Loy Lake RD over Iron Ore Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loy Lake RD over Iron Ore 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Loy Lake RD over Iron Ore Creek carry?

About 621 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Loy Lake RD over Iron Ore Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Loy Lake RD over Iron Ore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.