US Bridges

SH 75 over E Fork Crystal Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of FM 830 · Structure no. 121700011003034

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,237
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 75 over E Fork Crystal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 75 over E Fork Crystal Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 9,237 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,540 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 75
CrossesE Fork Crystal Creek
Location0.4 MI N of FM 830
RouteState Highway 75
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.3969, -95.47401
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,237 (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 E Fork Crystal Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 75 over E Fork Crystal 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 E Fork Crystal Creek carry?

About 9,237 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 75 over E Fork Crystal Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 75 over E Fork Crystal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.