US Bridges

Center ST over Post Oak Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of US 75 · Structure no. 010920C00560002

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,754
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center ST over Post Oak Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center ST over Post Oak Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5,754 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,570 by 2030. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter ST
CrossesPost Oak Creek
Location0.20 MI W of US 75
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.62794, -96.61634
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,754 (2023)
Projected traffic1,570 by 2030
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Center ST over Post Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center ST over Post Oak 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 Center ST over Post Oak Creek carry?

About 5,754 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Center ST over Post Oak Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Center ST over Post Oak Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.