US Bridges

SH 75 over Nelson Creek

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 2.75 MI NW of FM 1696 · Structure no. 172360016608050

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,315
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 75 over Nelson Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 75 over Nelson Creek in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 2,315 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,225 by 2039. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 75
CrossesNelson Creek
Location2.75 MI NW of FM 1696
RouteState Highway 75
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.78348, -95.67903
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$803,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 75 over Nelson Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 75 over Nelson 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 Nelson Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 75 over Nelson Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 75 over Nelson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.