US Bridges

US 175 over West Gum Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 2.95 MI NW of US 69 · Structure no. 100370019804016

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,039
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 over West Gum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 175 over West Gum Creek in Cherokee 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 6,039 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,817 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 175
CrossesWest Gum Creek
Location2.95 MI NW of US 69
RouteU.S. Route 175
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.99183, -95.31774
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,039 (2021)
Projected traffic8,817 by 2041
Trucks16%
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 West Gum Creek built?

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

What condition is US 175 over West Gum 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 175 over West Gum Creek carry?

About 6,039 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 175 over West Gum Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 over West Gum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.