US Bridges

US 175 Ebfr over Hickory Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.30 MI SE of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570019702086

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
173 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,137
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 Ebfr over Hickory Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 175 Ebfr over Hickory Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1938, 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 4,137 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,718 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 175 Ebfr
CrossesHickory Creek
Location1.30 MI SE of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 175
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68163, -96.61472
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,137 (2023)
Projected traffic3,718 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 175 Ebfr over Hickory Creek built?

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

What condition is US 175 Ebfr over Hickory 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 Ebfr over Hickory Creek carry?

About 4,137 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 175 Ebfr over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 Ebfr over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.