US Bridges

SH 75 over Lake Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 1.10 MI S of Lp 336 · Structure no. 121700011003008

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
14,915
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 75 over Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 75 over Lake Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1958, 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 14,915 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,960 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 75
CrossesLake Creek
Location1.10 MI S of Lp 336
RouteState Highway 75
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32024, -95.4644
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,915 (2020)
Projected traffic19,960 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is SH 75 over Lake 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 Lake Creek carry?

About 14,915 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 75 over Lake Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SH 75 over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.