US Bridges

SH 75 over Stewarts Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.45 MI S of FM 830 · Structure no. 121700011003006

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1936
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,006
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 75 over Stewarts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 75 over Stewarts Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1936, so it is 99 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 8,006 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,540 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 75
CrossesStewarts Creek
Location0.45 MI S of FM 830
RouteState Highway 75
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.3839, -95.47818
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,006 (2020)
Projected traffic16,540 by 2033
Trucks6%
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 Stewarts Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1936.

What condition is SH 75 over Stewarts 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 Stewarts Creek carry?

About 8,006 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 75 over Stewarts Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SH 75 over Stewarts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.