US Bridges

SH 75 over Weirs Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 2.40 MI N of FM 1097 · Structure no. 121700011002004

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,726
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 75 over Weirs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 75 over Weirs Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 5,726 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,830 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 75
CrossesWeirs Creek
Location2.40 MI N of FM 1097
RouteState Highway 75
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.45675, -95.49231
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,726 (2016)
Projected traffic4,830 by 2033
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 75 over Weirs Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SH 75 over Weirs 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 75 over Weirs Creek carry?

About 5,726 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 75 over Weirs Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SH 75 over Weirs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.