US Bridges

SH 75 over Cane Branch

Fair

Leon County, Texas · 1.25 MI N of SH 164 · Structure no. 171450016604016

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,096
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 75 over Cane Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 75 over Cane Branch in Leon County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 96 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 1,096 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,150 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 75
CrossesCane Branch
Location1.25 MI N of SH 164
RouteState Highway 75
CountyLeon County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.48334, -96.0786
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,096 (2020)
Projected traffic2,150 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 75 over Cane Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is SH 75 over Cane 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 75 over Cane Branch carry?

About 1,096 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 75 over Cane Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 75 over Cane Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.