US Bridges

SH 75 over Town (branch) Creek

Fair

Madison County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of US 190 · Structure no. 171540016607030

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,161
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 75 over Town (branch) Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 75 over Town (branch) Creek in Madison County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1958, 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 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 9,161 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,670 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 75
CrossesTown (branch) Creek
Location0.05 MI N of US 190
RouteState Highway 75
CountyMadison County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.95096, -95.91195
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,161 (2023)
Projected traffic11,670 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
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 Town (branch) Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is SH 75 over Town (branch) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 75 over Town (branch) Creek carry?

About 9,161 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 75 over Town (branch) Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SH 75 over Town (branch) Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.