US Bridges

US 175 over Neches Rv

Fair

Anderson County, Texas · 1.0 MI SE of FM 1892 · Structure no. 100010019803014

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
949 ft
26 main spans
Daily traffic
6,001
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 over Neches Rv is a concrete tee beam carrying US 175 over Neches Rv in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 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 6,001 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,830 by 2033. The structure is 949 ft (289.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 175
CrossesNeches Rv
Location1.0 MI SE of FM 1892
RouteU.S. Route 175
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.03978, -95.43621
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans26
Design loadUnknown
Structure length949 ft (289.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,001 (2023)
Projected traffic5,830 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 US 175 over Neches Rv built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 175 over Neches Rv 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 175 over Neches Rv carry?

About 6,001 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 175 over Neches Rv?

The structure is 949 ft (289.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 over Neches Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.