US Bridges

SH 75 over Copper Branch Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 3.50 MI N of FM 1097 · Structure no. 121700011002003

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,571
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 75 over Copper Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 75 over Copper Branch Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 97 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,571 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,010 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 75
CrossesCopper Branch Creek
Location3.50 MI N of FM 1097
RouteState Highway 75
StateTexas
Coordinates30.47188, -95.49559
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,571 (2020)
Projected traffic6,010 by 2033
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 75 over Copper Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is SH 75 over Copper Branch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 75 over Copper Branch Creek carry?

About 4,571 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 75 over Copper Branch Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 75 over Copper Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.