US Bridges

SH 75 over Bedias Creek Relief

Fair

Madison County, Texas · 2.55 MI SE of SP 67 · Structure no. 171540016607046

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 75 over Bedias Creek Relief is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 75 over Bedias Creek Relief in Madison 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 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,231 by 2039. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 75
CrossesBedias Creek Relief
Location2.55 MI SE of SP 67
RouteState Highway 75
CountyMadison County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.89069, -95.78245
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadH 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2020)
Projected traffic1,231 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 75 over Bedias Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is SH 75 over Bedias Creek Relief 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 Bedias Creek Relief carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 75 over Bedias Creek Relief?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 75 over Bedias Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.