US Bridges

SH 75 over Larrison Creek

Fair

Madison County, Texas · 2.85 MI S of Osr · Structure no. 171540016607060

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,443
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 75 over Larrison Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 75 over Larrison Creek in Madison County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 1,443 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,619 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 75
CrossesLarrison Creek
Location2.85 MI S of Osr
RouteState Highway 75
StateTexas
Coordinates31.0423, -95.92497
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,443 (2020)
Projected traffic1,619 by 2039
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 75 over Larrison Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 75 over Larrison 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 Larrison Creek carry?

About 1,443 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 75 over Larrison Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 75 over Larrison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.