US Bridges

US 175 over Rylie Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.10 MI NW of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570019702085

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
76,588
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 over Rylie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 175 over Rylie Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 76,588 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 136,327 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 175
CrossesRylie Creek
Location1.10 MI NW of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69988, -96.64863
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,588 (2022)
Projected traffic136,327 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 175 over Rylie Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US 175 over Rylie 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 175 over Rylie Creek carry?

About 76,588 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 175 over Rylie Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns US 175 over Rylie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.