US Bridges

SH 75 over N Bedias Creek

Fair

Madison County, Texas · 3.05 MI SE of SP 67 · Structure no. 171540016607047

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
890 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,020
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 75 over N Bedias Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 75 over N Bedias Creek 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 890 ft (271.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 75
CrossesN Bedias Creek
Location3.05 MI SE of SP 67
RouteState Highway 75
CountyMadison County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.8854, -95.77848
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+28 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length890 ft (271.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 75 over N Bedias Creek built?

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

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

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

How long is SH 75 over N Bedias Creek?

The structure is 890 ft (271.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 75 over N Bedias Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.