US Bridges

US 175 over Jordan CR TR

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 0.13 MI NW of FM 855 · Structure no. 100370019804015

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,380
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 over Jordan CR TR is a concrete culvert carrying US 175 over Jordan CR TR in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1967, 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 5,380 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,994 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 161 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS 175
CrossesJordan CR TR
Location0.13 MI NW of FM 855
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.02653, -95.40619
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width161 ft (49.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,380 (2021)
Projected traffic6,994 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 175 over Jordan CR TR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US 175 over Jordan CR TR 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 175 over Jordan CR TR carry?

About 5,380 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 175 over Jordan CR TR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 161 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 over Jordan CR TR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.