US Bridges

SH 75 over Rocky Creek

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 1.15 MI NW of FM 1696 · Structure no. 172360016608043

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1941
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,315
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 75 over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 75 over Rocky Creek in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 98 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 2,315 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,225 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 75
CrossesRocky Creek
Location1.15 MI NW of FM 1696
RouteState Highway 75
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.76421, -95.66453
Functional classRural 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,315 (2020)
Projected traffic1,225 by 2039
Trucks36%
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 Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.

What condition is SH 75 over Rocky 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 75 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 2,315 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is SH 75 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH 75 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.