US Bridges

US 175 Wbfr over Elam Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.10 MI NW of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570019702081

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,850
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 Wbfr over Elam Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying US 175 Wbfr over Elam Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 87 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 6,850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,590 by 2035. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 175 Wbfr
CrossesElam Branch
Location1.10 MI NW of Lp 12
RouteU.S. Route 175
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72356, -96.69834
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,850 (2015)
Projected traffic9,590 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 175 Wbfr over Elam Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US 175 Wbfr over Elam Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 175 Wbfr over Elam Branch carry?

About 6,850 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 175 Wbfr over Elam Branch?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 Wbfr over Elam Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.