US Bridges

US 175 Ml & FR over Prairie Creek Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.40 MI SE of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570019702082

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
67,327
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 Ml & FR over Prairie Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 175 Ml & FR over Prairie Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1961, 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 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 67,327 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,940 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long.

CarriesUS 175 Ml & FR
CrossesPrairie Creek Trib
Location0.40 MI SE of Lp 12
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70911, -96.67706
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,327 (2020)
Projected traffic82,940 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Ml & FR over Prairie Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US 175 Ml & FR over Prairie Creek Trib 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 Ml & FR over Prairie Creek Trib carry?

About 67,327 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 175 Ml & FR over Prairie Creek Trib?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 175 Ml & FR over Prairie Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.