US Bridges

Scotthill RD over Scott Creek Branch

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 2.05 MI W of FM 996 · Structure no. 010920AA0818001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotthill RD over Scott Creek Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scotthill RD over Scott Creek Branch in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 89 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesScotthill RD
CrossesScott Creek Branch
Location2.05 MI W of FM 996
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.78181, -96.76697
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2023)
Projected traffic153 by 2040
Trucks4%
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$103,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scotthill RD over Scott Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scotthill RD over Scott Creek Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Scotthill RD over Scott Creek Branch carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Scotthill RD over Scott Creek Branch?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Scotthill RD over Scott Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.