US Bridges

SH 75 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Leon County, Texas · 1.25 MI S of SH 7 · Structure no. 171450016606059

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
400 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
1,092
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 75 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 75 over Beaver Creek in Leon County, Texas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5 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 1,092 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2033. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 75
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.25 MI S of SH 7
RouteState Highway 75
CountyLeon County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.24088, -95.97601
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadOther
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,092 (2020)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 75 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 75 over Beaver 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 75 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,092 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 75 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 75 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.